Active NPI 1679629778 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Debra A Goldstein , MD

Ophthalmology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Debra Goldstein, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1988, Dr. Goldstein delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 259 E ERIE ST STE 1520.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

259 E Erie St Ste 1520

Chicago, IL 606113111

Telephone 3126958150

Fax 3126953652

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 David J. Palmer, M.d., S.c. Facility NPI 1164524021

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +15.7 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

64.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Goldstein (38 Years) 38 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	155	64	$266.00	$41.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	153	76	$321.76	$132.58
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	110	74	$381.00	$128.26
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	31	21	$434.00	$193.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	156	94	$381.00	$127.62
92134 Imaging of retina	153	63	$266.00	$41.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	143	62	$323.00	$132.76
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	22	14	$263.00	$94.16
92250 Photography of the retina	12	11	$261.00	$38.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	157	95	$381.00	$130.82
92134 Imaging of retina	137	62	$266.00	$42.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	70	$323.00	$134.62
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$697.00	$240.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	256	116	$381.00	$132.93
92134 Imaging of retina	162	69	$266.00	$43.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	94	68	$323.00	$136.92
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	20	12	$510.90	$63.55
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$661.00	$225.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	283	117	$381.00	$133.02
92134 Imaging of retina	145	64	$266.00	$43.21
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	35	24	$263.00	$93.95
67028 Injection of drug into eye	31	12	$1645.16	$114.30
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	19	13	$496.42	$78.69
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$644.64	$211.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	379	137	$381.00	$129.24
92134 Imaging of retina	207	78	$266.00	$41.78
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	66	33	$263.00	$92.62
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	40	22	$510.90	$91.25
67028 Injection of drug into eye	30	11	$1700.00	$113.40
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	18	18	$643.00	$222.31
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	15	12	$165.60	$41.10
92250 Photography of the retina	15	11	$261.00	$53.10
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	12	11	$136.00	$29.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	397	139	$381.00	$130.49
92134 Imaging of retina	140	54	$266.00	$42.21
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	70	28	$263.00	$91.41
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	47	31	$152.81	$37.68
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	39	25	$473.62	$111.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	326	150	$381.00	$126.26
92134 Imaging of retina	150	68	$266.00	$41.76
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	69	47	$263.00	$88.75
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	34	20	$439.24	$107.40
92285 Photography of content of eyes	16	14	$244.00	$21.76
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	16	16	$658.75	$220.21
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$261.00	$68.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$266.00	$38.63
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	11	$434.00	$145.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-08

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036-088837

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

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

675 N St Clair, Chicago, IL 606115975

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

675 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 606115975

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

4445 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 606412808

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 08, 2025

Registered at 259 E ERIE ST STE 1520, CHICAGO, IL 606113111 (Tel: 3126958150)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 08, 2025

Registered at 259 E ERIE ST STE 1520, CHICAGO, IL 606113111 (Tel: 3126958150)

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NPI Profile Active July 22, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 22, 2009

Registered at 1740 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 606127232 (Tel: 8666002273)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 22, 2009

Registered at 1905 W TAYLOR ST, 2.50 EEI, M/C 648, CHICAGO, IL 606123731 (Tel: 3129966660)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 22, 2009

Recorded as DEBRA GOLDSTEIN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 22, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #036-088837 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 25, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679629778

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 25, 2007

Last Update: August 08, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

259 E Erie St Ste 1520

Chicago, IL 606113111

Phone: 3126958150

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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