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Active NPI 1639436777 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Asim Farooq

Ophthalmology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Asim Farooq is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 2011, Asim Farooq delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE.

Asim Farooq maintains professional affiliations with University Of Chicago, The University Of Chicago Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete 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

5841 S Maryland Ave

Chicago, IL 606371443

Telephone 8888240200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 University Of Chicago Facility NPI 1821048786

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)

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
84.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Farooq (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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
217 124 $260.00 $53.01
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
202 135 $4810.41 $556.58
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
174 153 $320.00 $79.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
124 122 $812.00 $106.30
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
100 98 $132.00 $31.62
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power
32 32 $609.23 $72.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
24 24 $814.00 $184.53
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow
23 17 $5400.52 $894.97
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
22 22 $2578.86 $371.57
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
13 13 $433.00 $97.13
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
12 11 $187.00 $28.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
11 11 $820.27 $141.06

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036141517

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

University Of Chicago

5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 606371443

Phone: 8888240200

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 606371443

Phone: 7737021000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 08, 2022

Registered at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606371443 (Tel: 8888240200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 08, 2022

Registered at 150 HARVESTER DR, SUITE 300, BURR RIDGE, IL 605275919

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 08, 2022

Recorded as ASIM FAROOQ

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 08, 2022

Ophthalmology (License #036141517 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location December 06, 2018

Registered at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC2114, CHICAGO, IL 606371443 (Tel: 7737021061)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 06, 2018

Registered at 150 HARVESTER DR STE 300, BURR RIDGE, IL 605275965 (Tel: 7737021061)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 06, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #2015013464 in MO)

NPI Profile Active February 24, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 24, 2016

Registered at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101032 (Tel: 6307151570)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 24, 2016

Registered at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101032 (Tel: 6307151570)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 24, 2016

Recorded as ASIM FAROOQ, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 24, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #2015013464 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 13, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639436777
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 13, 2012
Last Update: October 24, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

150 Harvester Dr, Suite 300

Burr Ridge, IL 605275919

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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