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Active NPI 1497313852 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher T Pereira

Optometrist • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Pereira is a certified Optometrist practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 2019, Christopher Pereira delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE.

Christopher Pereira maintains professional affiliations with Kraff Eye Institute Ltd, The Chicago Lighthouse For People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, 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 3129497751
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Illinois College Of Optometry Facility NPI 1982082087

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York - State College Optometry

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -8.6 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
66.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pereira (7 Years) 7 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
265 264 $391.74 $125.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
99 94 $143.18 $35.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
73 58 $173.52 $58.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
66 61 $222.55 $93.55
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
63 63 $477.86 $144.80
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
57 51 $244.21 $64.14
92134 Imaging of retina
39 38 $186.03 $41.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
13 13 $278.46 $116.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
11 11 $315.00 $132.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046011313

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

Kraff Eye Institute Ltd

25 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 606021731

Phone: 3124441111

The Chicago Lighthouse For People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired

1850 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 606081200

Phone: 3126661331

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

19 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

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Doctor of Optometry

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Optometrist

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Harneet Randhawa

Optometrist

NPI 1184070401
NPI 1245721679

Doctor of Optometry, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

NPI 1346760725

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 20, 2019

Optometrist (License #046011313 in IL)

NPI Profile Active May 31, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 31, 2019

Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606164201 (Tel: 3129497751)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 31, 2019

Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606164201 (Tel: 3129497751)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 31, 2019

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER PEREIRA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 31, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 31, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497313852
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 31, 2019
Last Update: June 20, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3241 S Michigan Ave

Chicago, IL 606164201

Phone: 3129497751

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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