Active NPI 1588894695 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Ellen S Shorter , OD

Optometrist • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ellen Shorter, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2009, Dr. Shorter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1855 W TAYLOR ST.

Dr. Shorter is affiliated with The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, ct scan of cornea, new 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

1855 W Taylor St
Contact Lens Service

Chicago, IL 606127242

Telephone 3129965410

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois Facility NPI 1720208135

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs +1.4 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

83.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shorter (17 Years) 17 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	245	134	$376.80	$68.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	53	$552.75	$99.63
92025 Ct scan of cornea	56	56	$97.13	$19.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$469.64	$86.66
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	44	41	$80.84	$8.00
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	35	29	$379.74	$32.75
92313 Measurement of curvature of cornea with contact lens fitting to cornea and sclera	32	32	$204.69	$42.22
92072 Fitting of contact lens for management of corneal degeneration	17	17	$448.18	$92.26
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	15	12	$393.33	$27.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$754.91	$139.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	229	113	$362.00	$68.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	40	$534.00	$102.53
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	40	32	$78.00	$8.18
92025 Ct scan of cornea	36	35	$94.00	$19.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$453.00	$88.89
92313 Measurement of curvature of cornea with contact lens fitting to cornea and sclera	19	19	$199.00	$43.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$736.00	$141.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	244	114	$362.00	$70.88
92025 Ct scan of cornea	36	36	$94.00	$19.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$453.00	$90.26
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	25	18	$78.00	$8.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	23	$534.00	$103.75
92313 Measurement of curvature of cornea with contact lens fitting to cornea and sclera	19	19	$199.00	$44.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	214	106	$291.86	$71.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	100	69	$411.90	$105.46
92025 Ct scan of cornea	44	43	$87.59	$19.60
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	43	36	$434.47	$37.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$414.27	$84.36
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	21	19	$77.48	$8.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$623.47	$147.43
92313 Measurement of curvature of cornea with contact lens fitting to cornea and sclera	14	14	$167.00	$40.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	71	$195.29	$54.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	38	$301.06	$84.16
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	34	25	$206.00	$55.38
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	19	18	$406.68	$43.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$301.63	$83.07
92025 Ct scan of cornea	16	16	$74.75	$20.92
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	14	11	$73.29	$7.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	196	101	$188.29	$53.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	28	$292.50	$83.98
92025 Ct scan of cornea	30	30	$71.00	$21.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$287.60	$82.77
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	21	19	$71.10	$8.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	170	79	$184.00	$51.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	20	$103.00	$27.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$281.00	$80.02
92025 Ct scan of cornea	20	20	$69.00	$20.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	14	$282.00	$79.90
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	14	$69.00	$10.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	194	81	$184.00	$53.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	82	43	$103.00	$27.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$281.00	$83.33
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$183.00	$54.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046-010248

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

The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 606127242

Phone: 3129966590

The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 606127232

The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 606127242

Phone: 3129966590

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Angelica Scanzera , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1205243870

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 13, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 13, 2012

Registered at 1855 W TAYLOR ST, CONTACT LENS SERVICE, CHICAGO, IL 606127242 (Tel: 3129965410)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 13, 2012

Registered at 1855 W TAYLOR ST, CONTACT LENS SERVICE, CHICAGO, IL 606127242 (Tel: 3129965410)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 13, 2012

Recorded as ELLEN SHORTER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 13, 2012

Optometrist (License #046-010248 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 23, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1588894695

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 23, 2009

Last Update: September 13, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1855 W Taylor St, Contact Lens Service

Chicago, IL 606127242

Phone: 3129965410

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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