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Active NPI 1013362888 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Catherine Jane Thomas , MD

Ophthalmology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Catherine Thomas, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Dr. Thomas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 259 E ERIE ST STE 1520.

Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Cook County and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, injection of drug into eye, established patient problem focused 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

259 E Erie St Ste 1520

Chicago, IL 606113111

Telephone 3126958150
Fax 3125038152
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 David J. Palmer, M.d., S.c. Facility NPI 1164524021

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -12.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.3 Yrs
State Avg: 31.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
322 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
56.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thomas (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 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
200 137 $189.21 $76.64
67028 Injection of drug into eye
110 54 $235.06 $109.78
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
53 43 $126.11 $51.94
92134 Imaging of retina
19 18 $42.16 $24.78
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions
13 12 $775.31 $336.29

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-08-07
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036152053

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cook County

1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 606123714

Phone: 3126337292

Secondary Practice Locations

836 W Wellington Ave

Chicago, IL 606575147

Phone: 7739751600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

39 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Paul Bryar , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1114986536

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1124550793

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1134452857

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Liza Cohen , MD

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1134518087

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1144296823

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Avrey Thau , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1164981916

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 August 07, 2020

Registered at 259 E ERIE ST STE 1520, CHICAGO, IL 606113111 (Tel: 3126958150)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 07, 2020

Registered at 259 E ERIE ST STE 1520, CHICAGO, IL 606113111 (Tel: 3126958150)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 07, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #036152053 in IL)

NPI Profile Active April 29, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 29, 2016

Registered at 836 W WELLINGTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606575147 (Tel: 7739751600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 29, 2016

Registered at 836 W WELLINGTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606575147 (Tel: 7739751600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 29, 2016

Recorded as CATHERINE THOMAS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 29, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 29, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013362888
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 29, 2016
Last Update: August 07, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

259 E Erie St Ste 1520

Chicago, IL 606113111

Phone: 3126958150

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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