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Active NPI 1659632420 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Shira Sivan Simon , MD, MBA

Ophthalmology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Shira Simon, MD, MBA is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Harvard Medical School in 2012, Dr. Simon delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 259 E ERIE ST.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing, imaging of optic nerve. 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

Harvard Medical School

Graduation Year

2012

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
14 Yrs -8.3 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
70.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Simon (14 Years) 14 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
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
247 182 $434.00 $191.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
213 162 $282.00 $65.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
192 146 $266.00 $35.69
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
44 44 $625.00 $229.35
92250 Photography of the retina
14 14 $261.00 $35.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036.144693

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 IA MD-43371

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 - Neuro-ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0109X

State License IL 036.144693

A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist of ophthalmology. This physician evaluates, treats, and studies disorders of the eye, orbit and nervous system having to do with interactions of the visual motor and visual sensory systems with the central nervous system. Neuro-ophthalmologists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

259 E Erie, Chicago, IL 606112987

Phone: 3126958150

Secondary Practice Locations

200 Hawkins Dr

Iowa City, IA 522421009

Phone: 3193564674

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Elizabeth Rauh , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1154021566

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #MD-43371 in IA)

NPI Profile Active February 11, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 11, 2018

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 11, 2018

Registered at 680 N LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL 606114546 (Tel: 3126955858)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 11, 2018

Recorded as SHIRA SIMON, M.D., M.B.A.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 11, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #036.144693 in IL)

NPI Profile Active July 12, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 12, 2016

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193564674)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 12, 2016

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193564674)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 12, 2016

Recorded as SHIRA SIMON, M.D., M.B.A.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 12, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #MD-43371 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 07, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659632420
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 07, 2012
Last Update: March 17, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

680 N Lake Shore Dr

Chicago, IL 606114546

Phone: 3126955858

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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