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Dr. Richard Joseph Surowiak , OD

Optometrist • Crystal Lake, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Surowiak, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Crystal Lake, IL. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1991, Dr. Surowiak delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6314 NORTHWEST HWY.

Dr. Surowiak is affiliated with Vep Il Optometric Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6314 Northwest Hwy

Crystal Lake, IL 600147935

Telephone 8154594074
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Uhlemann Optical Company Facility NPI 1518083427

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Crystal Lake, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +15.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
21 Specialists

Practicing in Crystal Lake, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Surowiak (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Crystal Lake Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046008545

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

Vep Il Optometric Llc

4304 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 610819760

Phone: 8156262020

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 6314 NORTHWEST HWY, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 600147935 (Tel: 8154594074)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1653 PINNACLE CT, AURORA, IL 605028655 (Tel: 6307473107)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as RICHARD SUROWIAK, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #046008545 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 19, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811040983
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 19, 2007
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1653 Pinnacle Ct

Aurora, IL 605028655

Phone: 6307473107

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