Active NPI 1043586522 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kathryn Winkler , MD

Ophthalmology • Des Plaines, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kathryn Winkler, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Des Plaines, IL. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Dr. Winkler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 940 LEE ST.

Dr. Winkler maintains professional affiliations with Eye Center Physicians, Ltd., Chicagoland Oculoplastics Consultants Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of content of eyes, established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

940 Lee St

Des Plaines, IL 600166555

Telephone 8472995501

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Des Plaines Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Ltd. Facility NPI 1467593004

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Des Plaines, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -21.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 35.2 Yrs

State Avg: 31.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

17 Specialists

Practicing in Des Plaines, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

57.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Winkler (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Des Plaines Specialty Average (35.2 Years) 35.2 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
92285 Photography of content of eyes	184	183	$42.64	$22.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	157	105	$143.04	$93.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	117	116	$113.21	$61.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	109	109	$262.63	$174.53
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	67	53	$196.10	$90.35
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	65	65	$1707.31	$889.91
68840 Probing of nasal-tear duct	62	46	$316.48	$173.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	54	$203.97	$132.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$175.60	$115.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	58	49	$87.68	$58.57
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	24	23	$656.15	$287.32
67917 Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect	23	22	$1263.81	$602.84
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	22	22	$2353.86	$810.47
67875 Temporary closure of eyelids by suture	12	11	$375.87	$53.22
67966 Removal of over 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid	12	11	$1536.12	$668.89
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	11	11	$680.94	$94.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	275	204	$188.36	$93.21
92285 Photography of content of eyes	185	183	$60.59	$23.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	91	88	$133.34	$64.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$184.27	$117.83
68840 Probing of nasal-tear duct	60	46	$324.21	$157.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	44	$142.68	$94.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	38	$89.06	$59.18
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	35	35	$1877.53	$862.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$268.09	$175.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	26	$205.14	$133.25
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	27	27	$2622.68	$809.19
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	16	14	$627.14	$294.18
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	15	15	$1877.07	$802.40
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$145.87	$87.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	2,100	11	$11.46	$6.14
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	511	312	$179.77	$94.02
92285 Photography of content of eyes	275	265	$78.56	$24.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	159	159	$189.21	$120.44
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	100	95	$155.86	$66.02
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	40	38	$1920.54	$832.29
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	38	38	$84.63	$32.23
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	36	11	$121.86	$21.45
68840 Probing of nasal-tear duct	33	30	$348.11	$166.06
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	32	29	$727.81	$272.29
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	24	24	$2296.73	$875.34
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	24	24	$1973.96	$844.80
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	23	23	$470.57	$179.53
67917 Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect	21	18	$1516.50	$533.61
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face	21	11	$535.89	$160.83
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	15	15	$1779.27	$999.04
67810 Biopsy of eyelid	13	12	$474.92	$200.67
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$232.27	$132.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	167	124	$166.19	$95.29
92285 Photography of content of eyes	116	115	$81.03	$24.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	79	$188.54	$120.94
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	42	41	$164.29	$67.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	37	$170.13	$97.39
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	21	21	$480.19	$170.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	14	12	$207.71	$133.90
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	14	14	$2065.79	$701.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$107.86	$59.85
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	13	13	$605.77	$311.68
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	13	13	$102.00	$32.16
67810 Biopsy of eyelid	12	12	$429.08	$195.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$275.00	$137.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	198	139	$170.27	$94.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	74	69	$204.65	$134.84
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	65	33	$86.00	$22.03
92285 Photography of content of eyes	60	60	$62.00	$23.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$176.00	$117.67
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$160.00	$81.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	18	$155.00	$67.70
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	14	14	$851.00	$202.83
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	14	14	$41.57	$24.96
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	14	14	$75.00	$33.27
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$254.23	$159.73
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	13	13	$3386.23	$791.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	365	259	$183.00	$92.52
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	298	142	$86.00	$21.91
92285 Photography of content of eyes	229	227	$70.00	$23.17
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	77	77	$160.00	$81.51
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	50	50	$75.00	$33.30
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	49	46	$20.00	$2.94
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	36	36	$4861.11	$689.38
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	32	30	$44.00	$9.21
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	30	30	$4330.33	$874.70
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	30	24	$862.40	$260.58
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	26	23	$970.62	$201.51
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	20	17	$4.00	$1.59
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	20	17	$117.00	$58.85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	19	$94.00	$46.20
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	16	15	$3543.00	$941.27
15260 Relocation of patient skin to nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips (20 sq centimeters or less)	16	16	$3192.00	$946.97
67810 Biopsy of eyelid	12	12	$400.00	$189.84
15004 Preparation of skin graft site of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less	12	12	$856.00	$295.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	137	101	$194.24	$91.34
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	113	56	$86.00	$22.03
92285 Photography of content of eyes	86	85	$72.09	$21.69
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	26	26	$160.00	$79.13
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	22	21	$795.64	$175.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$185.08	$75.71
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	12	12	$75.00	$36.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-10

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036145347

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0200X

State License IL 036145347

A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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

Eye Center Physicians, Ltd.

1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 606123848

Phone: 3129425315

Chicagoland Oculoplastics Consultants Pllc

940 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 600166555

Phone: 8472995501

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Stephen Winkler , MD

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1104158591

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Stephen Vile , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1275601163

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. John Winkler , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1659314375

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 10, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #036145347 in IL)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 25, 2022

Ophthalmology (License #036145347 in IL)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 21, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Updated Practice Location August 03, 2020

Registered at 940 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 600166555 (Tel: 8472995501)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 03, 2020

Registered at 940 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 600166555 (Tel: 8472995501)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 03, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #036145347 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location August 20, 2018

Registered at 1327 BUTTERFIELD RD STE 618, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 (Tel: 6303228300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 20, 2018

Registered at 1860 PAYSPHERE CIR, CHICAGO, IL 606740018 (Tel: 6304699200)

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NPI Profile Active December 13, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 13, 2015

Registered at 4717 SAINT ANTOINE ST, DETROIT, MI 482011423 (Tel: 3135778900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 13, 2015

Registered at 4717 SAINT ANTOINE ST, DETROIT, MI 482011423 (Tel: 3135778900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 13, 2015

Recorded as KATHRYN WINKLER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 13, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043586522

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 28, 2012

Last Update: September 10, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

940 Lee St

Des Plaines, IL 600166555

Phone: 8472995501

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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