Active NPI 1992782494 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Hendrick Ticho , MD

Ophthalmology • Chicago Ridge, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Ticho, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chicago Ridge, IL. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1987, Dr. Ticho delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10436 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY.

Dr. Ticho is affiliated with Suburban Eye Specialists and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10436 Southwest Highway

Chicago Ridge, IL 604152282

Telephone 7084234070

Fax 7084234216

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Eye Specialists Center Llc Facility NPI 1083684922

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical School

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chicago Ridge, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

39 Yrs +9.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.8 Yrs

State Avg: 31.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago Ridge, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ticho (39 Years) 39 Yrs

Chicago Ridge Specialty Average (29.8 Years) 29.8 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	378	298	$165.00	$89.39
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	366	335	$225.00	$127.05
92134 Imaging of retina	335	309	$75.00	$39.21
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	277	217	$150.00	$41.43
J7351 Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram	270	16	$300.00	$204.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	263	157	$2500.00	$520.03
92250 Photography of the retina	257	250	$150.00	$36.78
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	242	148	$600.00	$342.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	190	190	$275.00	$149.56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	84	79	$75.00	$35.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	81	77	$125.00	$63.96
92285 Photography of content of eyes	63	61	$60.00	$21.95
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	48	38	$110.00	$63.98
92025 Ct scan of cornea	37	34	$65.00	$34.71
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	29	27	$25.00	$11.13
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	28	16	$1700.00	$830.15
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	28	24	$3000.00	$721.96
66030 Injection of medication into eye	27	16	$325.00	$181.73
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	19	19	$175.00	$79.87
67311 Realignment of the eye with repair of one horizontal eye muscle	19	14	$1500.00	$257.48
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	16	14	$400.00	$203.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	427	374	$75.00	$40.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	373	346	$225.00	$129.71
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	347	265	$165.00	$92.83
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	338	283	$150.00	$43.67
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	298	183	$2500.00	$519.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	220	220	$275.00	$154.28
92250 Photography of the retina	151	149	$150.00	$38.04
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	121	86	$600.00	$351.77
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	94	90	$75.00	$36.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	76	75	$125.00	$64.72
92285 Photography of content of eyes	75	70	$60.00	$23.13
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	67	49	$110.00	$63.75
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	48	32	$1700.00	$853.89
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	36	18	$45.00	$22.03
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	31	29	$25.00	$11.53
92025 Ct scan of cornea	30	30	$65.00	$35.27
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	30	30	$400.00	$212.57
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	24	24	$175.00	$88.03
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	24	20	$3000.00	$721.62
67311 Realignment of the eye with repair of one horizontal eye muscle	16	15	$1500.00	$292.53
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	11	11	$60.00	$28.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	429	399	$225.00	$132.34
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	407	306	$165.00	$92.94
92134 Imaging of retina	362	333	$75.00	$40.99
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	270	216	$150.00	$46.01
92250 Photography of the retina	267	258	$150.00	$38.12
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	206	97	$45.00	$22.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	201	201	$275.00	$155.90
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	183	116	$2500.00	$520.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	94	92	$75.00	$36.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	90	88	$125.00	$65.68
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	86	72	$600.00	$355.58
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	78	72	$321.79	$213.83
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	59	43	$110.00	$64.22
92285 Photography of content of eyes	58	56	$60.00	$22.23
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	24	24	$25.00	$11.82
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	23	16	$2000.00	$658.12
92025 Ct scan of cornea	22	21	$65.00	$36.38
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	17	16	$175.00	$86.68
67311 Realignment of the eye with repair of one horizontal eye muscle	17	14	$1500.00	$406.79
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	13	11	$3000.00	$727.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	511	473	$217.88	$132.84
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	379	286	$156.56	$94.03
92250 Photography of the retina	324	308	$150.00	$40.18
92134 Imaging of retina	291	270	$75.00	$41.46
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	229	107	$45.00	$22.48
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	214	167	$150.00	$49.20
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	172	109	$2500.00	$543.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	165	165	$275.00	$155.73
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	135	131	$75.00	$37.01
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	121	115	$125.00	$66.82
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	100	90	$300.00	$226.49
92285 Photography of content of eyes	99	88	$60.00	$23.56
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	67	57	$600.00	$361.46
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	31	28	$110.00	$66.12
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	30	29	$25.00	$12.05
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	29	20	$2500.00	$402.37
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	15	15	$90.00	$50.14
92025 Ct scan of cornea	14	13	$65.00	$37.86
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	13	13	$175.00	$58.56
67311 Realignment of the eye with repair of one horizontal eye muscle	11	11	$1500.00	$548.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	433	404	$205.00	$131.50
92134 Imaging of retina	188	171	$75.00	$41.38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	187	155	$140.00	$91.76
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	176	81	$45.00	$22.34
92250 Photography of the retina	171	166	$150.00	$46.60
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	154	98	$2500.00	$555.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	149	128	$125.00	$79.06
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	145	122	$150.00	$55.82
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	125	125	$275.00	$152.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	122	117	$75.00	$37.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	107	104	$125.00	$66.48
92285 Photography of content of eyes	55	51	$60.00	$21.54
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	44	43	$25.00	$12.30
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	39	36	$300.00	$217.50
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	37	37	$600.00	$359.99
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	36	24	$2500.00	$367.90
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	28	27	$110.00	$60.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	18	$75.00	$48.15
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	18	17	$90.00	$47.74
92025 Ct scan of cornea	16	16	$65.00	$36.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	12	$175.00	$115.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	471	443	$205.00	$132.03
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	213	180	$140.00	$91.71
92134 Imaging of retina	170	155	$75.00	$42.02
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	137	68	$45.00	$22.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	121	114	$75.00	$36.69
92250 Photography of the retina	112	112	$150.00	$52.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	100	$125.00	$77.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	109	104	$125.00	$66.57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	105	73	$2500.00	$670.58
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	78	72	$150.00	$70.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	73	73	$275.00	$156.30
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	49	45	$110.00	$65.81
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	44	40	$600.00	$363.71
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	35	32	$25.00	$13.17
92285 Photography of content of eyes	31	30	$60.00	$20.64
92025 Ct scan of cornea	24	24	$65.00	$36.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	15	$175.00	$104.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$75.00	$47.43
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$135.00	$85.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	541	501	$205.00	$130.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	300	226	$140.00	$90.21
92134 Imaging of retina	177	168	$75.00	$42.58
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	160	79	$45.00	$21.53
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	152	152	$275.00	$155.57
92250 Photography of the retina	142	137	$150.00	$58.43
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	139	101	$2500.00	$659.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	132	127	$125.00	$66.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	111	107	$75.00	$36.90
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	92	91	$150.00	$80.07
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	70	62	$110.00	$64.48
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	40	38	$600.00	$397.98
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	39	38	$25.00	$15.90
92285 Photography of content of eyes	35	33	$60.00	$20.35
92025 Ct scan of cornea	34	34	$65.00	$36.52
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	19	14	$2500.00	$348.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	14	$75.00	$46.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	416	385	$205.00	$125.68
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	235	181	$140.00	$86.53
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	169	115	$2500.00	$650.37
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	164	81	$45.00	$21.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	136	136	$262.06	$147.22
92134 Imaging of retina	116	112	$75.00	$37.15
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	115	115	$150.00	$86.40
92250 Photography of the retina	81	80	$150.00	$65.68
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	80	79	$120.50	$64.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	63	63	$75.00	$33.19
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	57	55	$110.00	$62.74
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	47	44	$600.00	$346.32
92025 Ct scan of cornea	40	40	$65.00	$35.68
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	31	31	$25.00	$15.44
92285 Photography of content of eyes	27	27	$60.00	$19.25
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	19	14	$2500.00	$486.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-04-23

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036082457

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.

Technician/Technologist - Optometric Technician

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 156FX1202X

State License IL 036082457

An optometric technician assists optometrists by performing duties, including but not limited to, basic eye testing, diagnostic tests, and assistance with corrective lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IN 01070796A

Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0110X

State License IL 036082457

An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

036082457 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ptan Medicare Dupage County Il

205786 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Group Legacy Lpi: 253350

253350 (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ptan Medicare Cook County Il

205785 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Individual Pin/ptan: M400068419

M400068419 (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Caqh

10601008 (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Npi

1083684922

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Individual Legacy Provider

200155690 (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Indiana Medicaid

200155690 (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Caqh

10601008 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Suburban Eye Specialists

10436 Southwest Hwy, Chicago Ridge, IL 604152284

Phone: 7088730088

Suburban Eye Specialists

9610 N Centennial Dr, Munster, IN 463214081

Phone: 7088730088

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Darin Strako , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1124124409

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Linneaa Nguyen , OD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1154251759

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Courtney Bandemer , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1235789884

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Karl Ticho , MD

Technician/Technologist - Optometric Technician

NPI 1881759694

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 23, 2020

Technician/Technologist (License #036082457 in IL)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 17, 2020

Registered at 10436 SOUTHWEST HWY STE 1, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 604152284 (Tel: 7089520109)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 17, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #01070796A in IN)

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NPI Profile Active January 02, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location January 02, 2013

Registered at 10436 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 604152282 (Tel: 7084234070)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address January 02, 2013

Registered at DEPARTMENT 4684, CAROL STREAM, IL 601224684 (Tel: 7089520109)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 02, 2013

Recorded as BENJAMIN TICHO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 02, 2013

Technician/Technologist (License #036082457 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 27, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992782494

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 27, 2005

Last Update: April 23, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

10436 Southwest Hwy Ste 1

Chicago Ridge, IL 604152284

Phone: 7089520109

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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