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Dr. John L Baker , OD

Optometrist • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Baker, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1984, Dr. Baker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE.

Dr. Baker is affiliated with Midwestern University and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3241 S Michigan Ave

Chicago, IL 606164201

Telephone 6307434500
Fax 6307434537
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Illinois College Of Optometry Facility NPI 1982082087

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +26.4 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
25.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Baker (42 Years) 42 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
14 14 $170.00 $126.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-06
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046008191

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Midwestern University

3450 Lacey Rd, Downers Grove, IL 605155430

Phone: 6307434500

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 06, 2025

Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606164201 (Tel: 6307434500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 13, 2025

Registered at 3450 LACEY RD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 605155430 (Tel: 6307434613)

NPI Profile Active June 19, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 19, 2012

Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606163849 (Tel: 3122256200)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 19, 2012

Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606163849 (Tel: 3122256200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 19, 2012

Recorded as JOHN BAKER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 19, 2012

Optometrist (License #046008191 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 30, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447243936
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 30, 2005
Last Update: October 06, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3450 Lacey Rd

Downers Grove, IL 605155430

Phone: 6307434500

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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