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Dr. Zacharia Askar , OD

Optometrist • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

4920 N Central Ave Ste 1b

Chicago, IL 606302341

Telephone 7737776615
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2022

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
4 Yrs -11.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
633 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
28.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Askar (4 Years) 4 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (15.6 Years) 15.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
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: 2023-08-30
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046011684

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.

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License IL 046011684

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.

Optometrist - Pediatrics

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WP0200X

State License IL 046011684

Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1477666360

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1710090501

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 29, 2022

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 29, 2022

Registered at 4920 N CENTRAL AVE STE 1B, CHICAGO, IL 606302341 (Tel: 7737776615)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 29, 2022

Registered at 1004 N FISCHER DR, ADDISON, IL 601011232 (Tel: 8479034510)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 29, 2022

Recorded as ZACHARIA ASKAR, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 29, 2022

Optometrist (License #046011684 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 29, 2022

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235859612
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 29, 2022
Last Update: August 30, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1004 N Fischer Dr

Addison, IL 601011232

Phone: 8479034510

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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