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Active NPI 1366882763 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Charmi Kothari , OD

Optometrist • Chicago, IL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charmi Kothari, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 2013, Dr. Kothari delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 209 S LA SALLE ST LBBY 120.

Dr. Kothari does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient outpatient office visit, analysis of substance using immunoassay technique. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

209 S La Salle St Lbby 120

Chicago, IL 606041436

Telephone 3123324461
Fax 3123325970
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Dennis Delee Od Pllc Facility NPI 1659497071

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ferris State College - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs -2.6 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
36.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kothari (13 Years) 13 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)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
110 42 $30.00 $22.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
109 74 $116.00 $84.28
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique
56 17 $38.00 $11.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
48 46 $158.00 $119.23
92134 Imaging of retina
47 40 $99.00 $37.32
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
38 38 $143.00 $117.05
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
37 27 $99.00 $31.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
33 27 $110.00 $58.37
92250 Photography of the retina
28 25 $88.00 $34.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
23 23 $193.00 $155.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
22 22 $165.00 $138.58
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
17 16 $40.00 $9.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-20
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046010683

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IN 18004250A

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1306829601

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1700869328

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 20, 2026

Recorded as CHARMI KOTHARI, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 20, 2026

Optometrist (License #046010683 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2025

Registered at 209 S LA SALLE ST LBBY 120, CHICAGO, IL 606041436 (Tel: 3123324461)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2025

Registered at 209 S LA SALLE ST LBBY 120, CHICAGO, IL 606041436 (Tel: 3123324461)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 08, 2025

Optometrist (License #18004250A in IN)

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Updated Practice Location December 23, 2020

Registered at 1828 165TH ST STE A, HAMMOND, IN 463202823 (Tel: 2197638112)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 23, 2020

Registered at 1828 165TH ST STE A, HAMMOND, IN 463202823 (Tel: 2197638112)

NPI Profile Active June 28, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 28, 2013

Registered at 507 W TOWN CENTER BLVD, CHAMPAIGN, IL 618221248 (Tel: 2175315393)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 28, 2013

Registered at 507 W TOWN CENTER BLVD, CHAMPAIGN, IL 618221248 (Tel: 2175315393)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 28, 2013

Recorded as CHARMI SHIYARWALA, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 28, 2013

Optometrist (License #046010683 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 28, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1366882763
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 28, 2013
Last Update: January 20, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

209 S La Salle St Lbby 120

Chicago, IL 606041436

Phone: 3123324461

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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