Active NPI 1700299658 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Daniel Ahrens

Optometrist • Blue Island, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Daniel Ahrens is a certified Optometrist practicing in Blue Island, IL. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2014, Daniel Ahrens delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 13114 S WESTERN AVE.

Daniel Ahrens is affiliated with Meyer Eyecare Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of content of eyes, microfluid analysis of tears, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

13114 S Western Ave

Blue Island, IL 60406

Telephone 7083881228

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Meyer Eyecare Inc Facility NPI 1114169745

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Blue Island, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

12 Yrs -17.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Blue Island, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

30.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ahrens (12 Years) 12 Yrs

Blue Island Specialty Average (29.0 Years) 29.0 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
92285 Photography of content of eyes	210	137	$55.00	$23.78
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	188	66	$28.00	$22.03
92250 Photography of the retina	109	107	$100.00	$36.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	65	$155.00	$140.18
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	85	85	$169.82	$133.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	57	40	$100.00	$67.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	42	30	$65.00	$35.80
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	26	26	$80.00	$50.45
92134 Imaging of retina	23	19	$66.00	$39.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$200.00	$158.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	248	104	$28.00	$22.03
92285 Photography of content of eyes	233	158	$55.00	$23.74
92250 Photography of the retina	128	126	$100.00	$35.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	61	$155.00	$135.72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	85	85	$170.00	$131.59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	53	42	$100.00	$64.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$200.00	$155.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	33	26	$65.00	$35.24
92134 Imaging of retina	29	23	$66.00	$38.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	214	80	$28.00	$22.21
92285 Photography of content of eyes	191	123	$55.00	$23.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	63	$155.00	$135.88
92250 Photography of the retina	94	85	$100.00	$35.93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	57	57	$170.00	$133.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	44	36	$100.00	$64.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	25	$65.00	$35.75
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$200.00	$157.24
92134 Imaging of retina	23	22	$66.00	$39.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	178	117	$55.00	$23.88
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	114	54	$28.00	$22.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	63	$151.34	$139.02
92250 Photography of the retina	76	74	$100.00	$37.89
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	48	48	$170.00	$134.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	47	38	$100.00	$65.65
92134 Imaging of retina	37	24	$66.00	$40.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	33	28	$65.00	$36.19
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$200.00	$158.77
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	13	12	$200.00	$139.83
0509T Pattern recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	12	11	$115.00	$70.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	113	96	$46.15	$20.92
92250 Photography of the retina	84	82	$99.52	$48.24
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	65	65	$160.62	$134.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	24	$90.12	$64.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	26	$131.67	$117.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	20	$90.00	$80.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	18	$55.00	$36.83
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	16	$115.00	$93.98
92134 Imaging of retina	17	14	$57.18	$40.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$190.63	$159.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	158	122	$45.00	$20.33
92250 Photography of the retina	108	103	$99.37	$52.56
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	79	79	$159.30	$131.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	49	$90.00	$78.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	58	45	$89.79	$63.72
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	42	31	$115.00	$91.79
92134 Imaging of retina	38	32	$55.97	$40.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	37	28	$55.00	$36.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	30	$130.00	$114.20
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	29	24	$201.00	$138.61
0509T Pattern recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	27	22	$110.00	$70.46
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	26	14	$40.00	$28.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$189.58	$157.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	113	110	$99.79	$59.40
92285 Photography of content of eyes	106	96	$44.76	$19.48
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	84	84	$158.87	$131.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	69	49	$88.86	$76.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	44	34	$89.59	$64.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	33	25	$55.00	$36.87
92134 Imaging of retina	28	25	$56.00	$40.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	22	$130.00	$113.34
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$190.00	$157.15
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	18	16	$201.00	$155.81
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	16	15	$115.00	$91.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	98	94	$99.50	$68.55
92285 Photography of content of eyes	69	61	$42.39	$19.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	50	$88.32	$76.70
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	46	46	$155.00	$129.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$187.14	$155.29
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	25	24	$89.28	$63.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	23	23	$55.00	$36.81
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	20	18	$201.00	$153.88
92134 Imaging of retina	20	19	$56.00	$40.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$128.24	$112.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046010807

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.

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License IL 046010807

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Optometrist - Pediatrics

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WP0200X

State License IL 046010807

Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.

Optometrist - Vision Therapy

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WV0400X

State License IL 046010807

Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Meyer Eyecare Inc

13114 Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 604062440

Phone: 7083881228

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Jill Ingelse , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1528058443

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 03, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 03, 2014

Registered at 13114 S WESTERN AVE, BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406 (Tel: 7083881228)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 03, 2014

Registered at 13114 S WESTERN AVE, BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406 (Tel: 7083881228)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 03, 2014

Recorded as DANIEL AHRENS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 03, 2014

Optometrist (License #046010807 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 09, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700299658

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 09, 2014

Last Update: November 03, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

13114 S Western Ave

Blue Island, IL 60406

Phone: 7083881228

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

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