Surgeon profile
Zachary Balest, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Gainesville, GA 30501NPI 1275944639
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Orthopedics, cardiology, ophthalmology & urology tracked — more specialties coming.
846 Medicare cases/yr
536 patients
4 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 627 | ▲ +23% | 357 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 142 | ▲ +34% | 133 |
| Cataract Surgery with MIGS Stent CPT 66991 | 59 | new | 35 |
| SLT — Laser Trabeculoplasty CPT 65855 | 18 | new | 11 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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