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Dr. Darin Strako , OD

Optometrist • Chicago Ridge, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darin Strako, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Chicago Ridge, IL. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2000, Dr. Strako delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10436 SOUTHWEST HWY STE 101.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused 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 Hwy Ste 101

Chicago Ridge, IL 604152282

Telephone 0858649227
Fax 7084234216
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Suburban Eye Specialists Facility NPI 1043794506

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chicago Ridge, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
26 Yrs +13.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
15 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago Ridge, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
54.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Strako (26 Years) 26 Yrs
Chicago Ridge Specialty Average (13.0 Years) 13.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
317 290 $225.00 $126.24
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
228 174 $165.00 $89.38
92134 Imaging of retina
101 92 $75.00 $39.98
92250 Photography of the retina
93 91 $150.00 $37.41
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
67 64 $75.00 $35.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
63 60 $125.00 $63.10
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
55 55 $275.00 $146.70
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
15 14 $150.00 $30.50

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-07
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 346001515

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IN 18004310A

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

Suburban Eye Specialists

10436 Southwest Hwy, Chicago Ridge, IL 604152284

Phone: 7088730088

Suburban Eye Specialists

9610 N Centennial Dr, Munster, IN 463214081

Phone: 7088730088

Secondary Practice Locations

18210 La Grange Rd Ste 210

Tinley Park, IL 604877728

Phone: 7087224034

9610 N Centennial Dr Ste H

Munster, IN 463214081

Phone: 7085782657

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Linneaa Nguyen , OD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1235789884

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Karl Ticho , MD

Technician/Technologist - Optometric Technician

NPI 1881759694

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1992782494

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 13, 2023

Registered at 10436 SOUTHWEST HWY STE 101, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 604152282 (Tel: 0858649227)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 13, 2023

Registered at 10436 SOUTHWEST HWY STE 101, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 604152282 (Tel: 7085864922)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 13, 2023

Optometrist (License #18004310A in IN)

NPI Profile Active June 20, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 20, 2013

Registered at 4711 GOLF RD, SUITE 525, SKOKIE, IL 600761224 (Tel: 8476752001)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 20, 2013

Registered at 4711 GOLF RD, SUITE 525, SKOKIE, IL 600761224 (Tel: 8476752001)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 20, 2013

Recorded as DARIN STRAKO, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 20, 2013

Optometrist (License #046009275 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124124409
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 15, 2006
Last Update: October 07, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

10436 Southwest Hwy Ste 101

Chicago Ridge, IL 604152282

Phone: 7085864922

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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