NEW ORLEANS EYE SPECIALISTS
NPI 1255490603
Ophthalmology in New Orleans, LA

Q: What is Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc is 1255490603. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2006. The provider is doing business as New Orleans Eye Specialists.

Q: What is Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Active since December 08, 2006

3434 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 250, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115(504) 891-1988(504) 899-1895 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About New Orleans Eye Specialists NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NEW ORLEANS EYE SPECIALISTS (NPI 1255490603) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in New Orleans, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization lists Barry Joseph Leader, Md Partner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255490603

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Legal Business NameLEADER BALKAN & HENDRICKS APMC

Location Address3434 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 250New Orleans, LA 70115-3532

Mailing Address3901 Houma Blvd, Suite 216Metairie, LA 70006-2930 · (504) 454-0758 · Fax (504) 454-0167

Phone(504) 891-1988

Fax(504) 899-1895

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialBarry Joseph LeaderMd Partner · (504) 454-0158

Enumeration DateDecember 8, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 2007

✔ NPI 1255490603 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

3434 PRYTANIA ST, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsNew Orleans Eye Specialists

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1948781LA

OtherCI2603LA · Railroad Medicare

Medicare PIN5C380LA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

New Orleans Eye Specialists is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to New Orleans Eye Specialists, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Robert Balkan, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1790725737

3434 PRYTANIA ST SUITE 250
New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 891-1988

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Clifford Hendricks, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1952341216

3434 PRYTANIA ST SUITE 250
New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 891-1988

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Barry Leader, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1952341554

3434 PRYTANIA ST SUITE 250
New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 891-1988

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Lena Al-Dujaili

Ophthalmology

NPI 1720353006

1430 TULANE AVE # SL-69
New Orleans, LA 70112

(504) 988-5804

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.2 mi

Matthew Bolton, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1992199129

1430 TULANE AVE SL-50
New Orleans, LA 70112

(504) 988-7809

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.2 mi

Brett Budden, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1164797411

4740 S I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 130
Metairie, LA 70001

(337) 257-5864

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc is 1255490603. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2006. The provider is doing business as New Orleans Eye Specialists.

Where is Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc located?

Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc is located at 3434 Prytania St Suite 250, New Orleans, LA 70115. The listed phone number is (504) 891-1988.

What is Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians, all in Ophthalmology, reassign their Medicare billing to Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 7 other insurers list Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc was last updated on December 10, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.