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Active NPI 1629719141 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Uma Lakshmi Balakrishnan

Ophthalmology • Chicago, IL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Uma Balakrishnan is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL. Practice services are available at 1009 S WOOD ST under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1009 S Wood St

Chicago, IL 606123747

Telephone 3194713127
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
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
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-21
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036178924

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Betty Situ

Ophthalmology

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Samantha Roberts

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1154021558
NPI 1194200121

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1205585445

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 April 21, 2026

Registered at 1009 S WOOD ST, CHICAGO, IL 606123747 (Tel: 3194713127)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 21, 2026

Registered at 1009 S WOOD ST, CHICAGO, IL 606123747 (Tel: 3194713127)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 21, 2026

Ophthalmology (License #036178924 in IL)

NPI Profile Active April 06, 2022

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 06, 2022

Registered at 85 LEAMER CT, IOWA CITY, IA 522463202 (Tel: 3194713127)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 06, 2022

Registered at 85 LEAMER CT, IOWA CITY, IA 522463202 (Tel: 3194713127)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 06, 2022

Recorded as UMA BALAKRISHNAN

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 06, 2022

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 06, 2022

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629719141
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 06, 2022
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1009 S Wood St

Chicago, IL 606123747

Phone: 3194713127

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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