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Active NPI 1932118148 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Leonard George Bendikas , MD

Ophthalmology • Des Plaines, IL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Leonard Bendikas, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Des Plaines, IL. With approximately 51 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1975, Dr. Bendikas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1400 E GOLF RD.

Dr. Bendikas does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1400 E Golf Rd
Suite 212

Des Plaines, IL 600161252

Telephone 8472964020
Fax 8472965926
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Head & Neck Associates, Sc Facility NPI 1407803174

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1975

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Des Plaines, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
51 Yrs +15.8 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
18.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bendikas (51 Years) 51 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
384 290 $134.09 $127.02
92134 Imaging of retina
175 157 $43.05 $40.81
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
175 87 $95.07 $89.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
42 41 $70.00 $64.07
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
41 40 $43.05 $35.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
36 36 $225.00 $149.98
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
36 31 $360.00 $317.41
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
14 14 $75.00 $27.64

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-10
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036056155

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Il Provider Number
0001616603 (IL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1306855515

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1942215520

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address September 10, 2025

Registered at 1400 E GOLF RD STE 212, DES PLAINES, IL 600161252 (Tel: 8472964020)

NPI Profile Active April 20, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 20, 2009

Registered at 1400 E GOLF RD, SUITE 212, DES PLAINES, IL 600161252 (Tel: 8472964020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 20, 2009

Registered at 1400 E GOLF RD, SUITE 212, DES PLAINES, IL 600161252 (Tel: 8472964020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 20, 2009

Recorded as LEONARD BENDIKAS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 20, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #036056155 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932118148
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 05, 2006
Last Update: September 10, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1400 E Golf Rd Ste 212

Des Plaines, IL 600161252

Phone: 8472964020

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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