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Dr. Charles Donlea , OD

Optometrist • Buffalo Grove, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Donlea, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Buffalo Grove, IL. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1999, Dr. Donlea delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1120 W LAKE COOK RD STE C.

Dr. Donlea is affiliated with Premier Eye Care And Surgery Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, photography of content of eyes, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1120 W Lake Cook Rd Ste C

Buffalo Grove, IL 600891970

Telephone 8474596060
Fax 8474599797
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Buffalo Grove, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +4.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo Grove, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
50.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Donlea (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Buffalo Grove Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
546 426 $175.00 $90.62
92285 Photography of content of eyes
525 481 $75.00 $23.63
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
481 478 $225.10 $127.92
92250 Photography of the retina
362 353 $150.00 $35.41
92134 Imaging of retina
233 222 $100.00 $39.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
218 215 $100.00 $36.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
162 160 $125.00 $64.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
116 110 $225.00 $131.76
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
79 40 $25.00 $22.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
64 64 $275.00 $149.03
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
25 24 $65.00 $27.85
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
17 17 $195.00 $86.60
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
13 12 $45.00 $25.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
11 11 $285.00 $172.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046009194

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Premier Eye Care And Surgery Ltd

1120 W Lake Cook Rd C, Buffalo Grove, IL 600891970

Premier Eye Care And Surgery Ltd

1120 -C W Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 600891970

Premier Eye Care And Surgery Ltd

27750 W Hwy 22, Barrington, IL 600101938

Phone: 8473824116

Premier Eye Care And Surgery Ltd

1120 W Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 600891970

Phone: 8474596060

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1120 W LAKE COOK RD STE C, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 600891970 (Tel: 8474596060)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1120 W LAKE COOK RD STE C, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 600891970 (Tel: 8474596060)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHARLES DONLEA, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #046009194 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700950169
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 20, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1120 W Lake Cook Rd Ste C

Buffalo Grove, IL 600891970

Phone: 8474596060

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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