Independent US Healthcare Provider Directory & Public Medical Database
Active NPI 1184770281 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric Lee Balthaser , OD

Optometrist • Sandusky, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Balthaser, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Sandusky, OH. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2003, Dr. Balthaser delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4920 MILAN RD.

Dr. Balthaser is affiliated with Parschauer Eye Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4920 Milan Rd

Sandusky, OH 44870

Telephone 4196240456
Fax 4196249215
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Shoreline Hearing Llc Facility NPI 1437638798

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Sandusky, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +2.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.9 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Sandusky, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
35.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Balthaser (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Sandusky Specialty Average (20.9 Years) 20.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
287 287 $140.00 $116.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
104 91 $110.00 $84.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
75 75 $168.00 $138.82
92134 Imaging of retina
64 62 $89.00 $37.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
26 26 $89.00 $33.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
21 20 $129.00 $58.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 5370T2281

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Parschauer Eye Center Inc

2600 Hayes Ave, Sandusky, OH 448705311

Phone: 4196256181

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
Austin Reyes , BC-HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

NPI 1073312781

BCHIS

Sandra Reyes , BC-HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

NPI 1508344847

BCHIS

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 4920 MILAN RD, SANDUSKY, OH 44870 (Tel: 4196240456)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 140 MACOMB, MT CLEMENS, MI 48043 (Tel: 5864687370)

👤
Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ERIC BALTHASER, OD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #5370T2281 in OH)

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 25, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews
No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. Eric Balthaser. Be the first to share your experience!

Sign in to leave a review for Dr. Eric Balthaser

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184770281
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 25, 2007
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

140 Macomb

Mt Clemens, MI 48043

Phone: 5864687370

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.