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Dr. Richard J Grostern , MD

Ophthalmology • Chicago, IL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Grostern, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1995, Dr. Grostern delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1725 W HARRISON ST STE 918.

Dr. Grostern is affiliated with University Pathology Diagnostics Sc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity, special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report, 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

1725 W Harrison St Ste 918

Chicago, IL 606123863

Telephone 3129422734
Fax 3129422156
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +8.7 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
82.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Grostern (31 Years) 31 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
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
42 27 $125.00 $10.68
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
23 12 $80.00 $24.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036097434

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.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License IL 036097434

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Pathology Diagnostics Sc

1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 606123833

Phone: 3129425000

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

7 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 13, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 13, 2013

Registered at 1725 W HARRISON ST STE 918, CHICAGO, IL 606123863 (Tel: 3129422734)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 13, 2013

Registered at 1725 W HARRISON ST STE 918, CHICAGO, IL 606123863 (Tel: 3129422734)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 13, 2013

Recorded as RICHARD GROSTERN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 13, 2013

Ophthalmology (License #036097434 in IL)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 13, 2013

Pathology (License #036097434 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902881170
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 10, 2005
Last Update: January 13, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1725 W Harrison St Ste 918

Chicago, IL 606123863

Phone: 3129422734

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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