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Active NPI 1497945430 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Allen Bruce Simon , OD

Optometrist • Des Plaines, IL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Allen Simon, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Des Plaines, IL. Practice services are available at 865 ELMHURST RD under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

865 Elmhurst Rd

Des Plaines, IL 600165605

Telephone 8474371005
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Best Vision Optometry Inc Facility NPI 1598951535

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Des Plaines, IL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 21.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Des Plaines, 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

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-03-25
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046 008700

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.

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License IL 046 008700

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1396752846

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1699124602

Doctor of Optometry

Kelly Henning

Behavior Technician

NPI 1740746338

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 25, 2026

Registered at 865 ELMHURST RD, DES PLAINES, IL 600165605 (Tel: 8474371005)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 25, 2026

Registered at 8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR FL 9, VIENNA, VA 221822442 (Tel: 7038478899)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 25, 2026

Optometrist (License #046 008700 in IL)

NPI Profile Active July 26, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 26, 2007

Registered at 4709 GOLF RD, TOWER 2 12TH FL MYERS WYSE CENTER FOR THE EYE, SKOKIE, IL 60076 (Tel: 8473282020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 26, 2007

Registered at 4709 GOLF RD, TOWER 2 12TH FL MYERS WYSE CENTER FOR THE EYE, SKOKIE, IL 60076 (Tel: 8473282020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 26, 2007

Recorded as ALLEN SIMON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 26, 2007

Optometrist

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 26, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497945430
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 26, 2007
Last Update: March 25, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9

Vienna, VA 221822442

Phone: 7038478899

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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