Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

MS. Vanessa Crystal Garcia-Balok, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1336491679

MS. Vanessa Crystal Garcia-Balok, OD is an Optometry in Athens, Texas. Graduated from Pacific University - College of Optometry in 2015, 11 years ago. Practices with East Texas Eye Care Associates PLLC, a 12-clinician group, works from 6 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Nevada.

Years since qualifying
11
Trained at
Pacific University - College of Optometry
Licensed in
NV
In the registry since
2012
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

608 S Palestine
Athens, TX 75751
Phone: (903) 675-6440
Fax: (903) 675-6676
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (5)

  • 5961 S Los Altos Pkwy, Sparks, NV 89436-2500 — (775) 359-2020
  • 2413 E Loop 820 N, Fort Worth, TX 76118-6933 — (888) 964-6681
  • 1440 S Main St, Lindale, TX 75771-6267 — (903) 882-8990
  • 2440 E 5th St, Tyler, TX 75701-3525 — (903) 595-0500
  • 408 S Main St, Winnsboro, TX 75494-3226 — (903) 342-5799

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 825 (NV)

Record details

NPI number1336491679
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 10, 2012
Last updated in NPPESOctober 3, 2024
Certification dateSeptember 30, 2024

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPACIFIC UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2015 (11 years in practice)
Group practice East Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc — 12 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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