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Active NPI 1104104959 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Safa Rahmani , MD, MS

Ophthalmology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Safa Rahmani, MD, MS is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2011, Dr. Rahmani delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 259 E ERIE ST.

Dr. Rahmani is affiliated with Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. 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

Chicago, IL 606112987

Telephone 3126956868
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School

Graduation Year

2011

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
15 Yrs -7.3 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
80.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rahmani (15 Years) 15 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
92134 Imaging of retina
169 105 $264.78 $41.69
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
124 104 $381.00 $129.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
65 55 $323.00 $133.31
67028 Injection of drug into eye
44 17 $1806.82 $126.50
92250 Photography of the retina
43 35 $261.00 $38.43
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye
16 16 $464.00 $168.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
15 12 $219.00 $97.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-12-28
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036144972

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 125059144

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.

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License IL 036144972

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

259 E Erie, Chicago, IL 606112987

Phone: 3126958150

Secondary Practice Locations

2650 Ridge Ave

Evanston, IL 602011718

Phone: 8475702702

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Nurse Practitioner

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1225395403

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address December 28, 2022

Registered at 225 E CHICAGO AVE # 70, CHICAGO, IL 606112991 (Tel: 3122276180)

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Updated Practice Location March 17, 2018

Registered at 259 E ERIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 606112987 (Tel: 3126956868)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 17, 2018

Registered at 680 N LAKE SHORE DR STE 1000, CHICAGO, IL 606118709 (Tel: 3126956868)

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Updated Practice Location February 28, 2018

Registered at 259 E ERIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 606112987 (Tel: 3126956868)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 28, 2018

Registered at 680 N LAKE SHORE DR STE 1000, CHICAGO, IL 606118709 (Tel: 3126956868)

NPI Profile Active July 28, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 28, 2011

Registered at 2650 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL 602011718 (Tel: 8475702702)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 28, 2011

Registered at 240 E ILLINOIS ST APT 1608, CHICAGO, IL 606115040 (Tel: 3123292436)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 28, 2011

Recorded as SAFA RAHMANI, M.D., M.S.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 28, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #125059144 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 28, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104104959
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 28, 2011
Last Update: December 28, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

225 E Chicago Ave # 70

Chicago, IL 606112991

Phone: 3122276180

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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