Dr. Zacharia Askar , OD
Optometrist • Chicago, IL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Zacharia Askar, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 4 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2022, Dr. Askar delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4920 N CENTRAL AVE STE 1B.
Dr. Askar accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, photography of content of eyes, new 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
4920 N Central Ave Ste 1b
Chicago, IL 606302341
Medicare Profile & Education
Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
2022
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chicago, IL
Practicing in Chicago, IL (2783 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
42 | 42 | $41.00 | $35.36 |
|
92285
Photography of content of eyes
|
38 | 33 | $45.00 | $23.86 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
28 | 28 | $212.57 | $148.54 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
15 | 13 | $94.00 | $92.50 |
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
14 | 14 | $206.14 | $126.89 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2023-08-30NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WP0200X
Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 4920 N CENTRAL AVE STE 1B, CHICAGO, IL 606302341 (Tel: 7737776615)
Registered at 1004 N FISCHER DR, ADDISON, IL 601011232 (Tel: 8479034510)
Recorded as ZACHARIA ASKAR, OD
Optometrist (License #046011684 in IL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1004 N Fischer Dr
Addison, IL 601011232
Phone: 8479034510
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