Nitasha Merchant
Optometrist • Chicago, IL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Nitasha Merchant is a certified Optometrist practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Nitasha Merchant delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE.
Nitasha Merchant is affiliated with Wheeling Optical Care Llc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with limited testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
3241 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 606164201
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2021
Not Specified
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
18 | 14 | $125.00 | $89.26 |
|
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 | $323.36 | $228.31 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2021-08-19NUCC 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: 390200000X
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Wheeling Optical Care Llc
727 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 600902605
Phone: 8474594477
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606164201 (Tel: 3129497000)
Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606164201
Recorded as NITASHA MERCHANT
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
3241 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 606164201
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