Dr. Erin Bales
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 5 years
- Graduated from: Southern College Of Optometry
- Graduation year: 2016
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1275985806
Dr. Erin Bales
Optometrist
She is located at 19045 East Valley View Parkway Suite A in Independence, MO 64055. Can help patients with the following: Blepharitis, Exotropia, Eye Strain, Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription, Hypertropia, Oculomotor Dysfunction. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275985806. Appointment can be made via the phone number (816) 795-7777. She also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://sesamecare.com/doctor/erin-bales-od_lWeQ/emergency-eye-consultation_9aR7/telemedicine_bVRy. She is affiliated with 2 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Erin Bales, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Erin Bales.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
Procedures Performed by Dr. Erin Bales
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Erin Bales as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Mar 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) | EPO · Catastrophic | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 11 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue KC Catastrophic BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Choice Bronze 2 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Choice Silver 1 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Community Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC First Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Bronze BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Gold BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Gold Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Silver BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Erin Bales is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Erin Bales is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Bills through: Insight Eyecare Specialties Inc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America | $99 |
| Bausch \u0026 Lomb a division of Bausch Health US LLC | $68 |
| Johnson \u0026 Johnson | $34 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $267 |
Studies
SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated in 2016Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://sesamecare.com/doctor/erin-bales-od_lWeQ/emergency-eye-consultation_9aR7/telemedicine_bVRy
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Erin Bales accept patients with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
Yes, Dr. Erin Bales is listed in-network for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Erin Bales treat?
Dr. Erin Bales provides treatment for Blepharitis, Exotropia, Eye Strain, Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription, Hypertropia, Oculomotor Dysfunction. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Erin Bales?
Dr. Erin Bales's office is located at 19045 East Valley View Parkway Suite A in Independence, MO 64055.
Does Dr. Erin Bales have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Erin Bales is affiliated with Sesame. For the full list of practices see this list.