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Active NPI 1376171553 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alexander James Altman , MD

Ophthalmology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alexander Altman, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since graduating from Drexel University College Of Medicine in 2020, Dr. Altman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1009 S WOOD ST.

Dr. Altman maintains professional affiliations with The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois, Mid Atlantic Eye, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include 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

1009 S Wood St

Chicago, IL 606123747

Telephone 3129963937
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Drexel University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -16.3 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
82.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Altman (6 Years) 6 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)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
19 17 $387.00 $68.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-01
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036169110

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 NJ 036169110

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

The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

1009 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 606123747

Phone: 3123554300

Mid Atlantic Eye, Llc

40 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 212045243

Phone: 4106169952

Mid Atlantic Eye, Llc

1600 6th Ave, York, PA 174032627

Phone: 7176506148

Mid Atlantic Eye, Llc

6569 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 212045809

Secondary Practice Locations

150 Bergen St

Newark, NJ 071032496

Phone: 9739724300

185 S Orange Ave

Newark, NJ 071032757

Phone: 9739724595

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

15 Associated Practitioners
Betty Situ

Ophthalmology

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NPI 1215484605

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1245632371

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1275203457

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1376733774

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1528697745

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 May 02, 2024

Registered at 1009 S WOOD ST, CHICAGO, IL 606123747 (Tel: 3129963937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 02, 2024

Registered at 235 GRAND ST. JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302, APT 3412, JERSEY CITY, NJ 073024290 (Tel: 6104514168)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2024

Ophthalmology (License #036169110 in NJ)

NPI Profile Active April 01, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 01, 2020

Registered at 150 BERGEN ST, NEWARK, NJ 071032496 (Tel: 9739724300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 01, 2020

Registered at 1520 HAMILTON ST APT 827, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191304290 (Tel: 6104514168)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 01, 2020

Recorded as ALEXANDER ALTMAN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 01, 2020

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 01, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1376171553
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 01, 2020
Last Update: April 01, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

235 Grand St. Jersey City, Nj 07302, Apt 3412

Jersey City, NJ 073024290

Phone: 6104514168

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