Active NPI 1881613297 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Saad Ahmad , MD

Ophthalmology • Elmhurst, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Saad Ahmad, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Elmhurst, IL. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Washington University School Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Ahmad delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 152 N ADDISON AVE.

Dr. Ahmad is affiliated with Kovach Eye Institute Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

152 N Addison Ave

Elmhurst, IL 60126

Telephone 6308339621

Fax 6308339465

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kovach Eye Institute, Ltd Facility NPI 1669498267

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Elmhurst, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs -5.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.7 Yrs

State Avg: 31.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

14 Specialists

Practicing in Elmhurst, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

36.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ahmad (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Elmhurst Specialty Average (29.7 Years) 29.7 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
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	10,470	77	$200.00	$146.90
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	9,480	100	$48.33	$35.01
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg	2,728	131	$375.00	$330.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	2,506	448	$220.00	$130.36
92134 Imaging of retina	1,955	493	$100.00	$39.66
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,748	249	$300.00	$114.28
92250 Photography of the retina	1,033	392	$100.00	$36.75
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	658	358	$218.47	$163.31
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	272	114	$100.00	$69.94
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	220	159	$25.00	$16.48
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	140	36	$20.57	$0.95
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	140	14	$257.14	$202.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	104	66	$200.00	$127.41
J3490 Unclassified drugs	73	47	$2998.63	$2653.20
67516 Injection of drug into the space between the cornea and retina in the eye	62	34	$300.00	$122.53
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	33	30	$1896.97	$1131.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$220.00	$172.65
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	23	21	$1504.35	$848.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	19	$150.00	$93.31
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	11	$550.00	$298.15
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	13	13	$2500.00	$1068.21
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$100.00	$61.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	48,540	169	$52.55	$36.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	2,426	483	$220.00	$133.60
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	2,207	63	$202.54	$151.06
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,009	297	$300.00	$118.33
92134 Imaging of retina	1,717	521	$100.00	$41.13
92250 Photography of the retina	1,149	439	$100.00	$37.43
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	842	426	$200.00	$142.58
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	588	40	$257.14	$197.02
J7313 Injection, fluocinolone acetonide, intravitreal implant (iluvien), 0.01 mg	456	19	$548.20	$429.95
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	386	149	$100.00	$70.95
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	242	53	$985.00	$876.12
J7314 Injection, fluocinolone acetonide, intravitreal implant (yutiq), 0.01 mg	234	13	$611.11	$517.39
J3490 Unclassified drugs	216	66	$3476.85	$2223.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	133	93	$200.00	$130.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	42	$150.00	$90.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$220.00	$176.15
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	35	34	$1800.00	$1149.88
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$200.00	$155.47
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	24	21	$1400.00	$909.62
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	24	22	$300.00	$272.78
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	21	19	$2500.00	$1218.05
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$100.00	$65.62
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	11	$250.00	$188.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	13,260	86	$66.67	$37.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,977	408	$220.00	$134.53
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,758	173	$985.00	$898.20
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,588	260	$300.00	$119.13
92134 Imaging of retina	1,485	465	$100.00	$41.96
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	1,120	75	$257.14	$189.87
92250 Photography of the retina	861	400	$100.00	$37.26
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	717	386	$200.00	$132.53
J7313 Injection, fluocinolone acetonide, intravitreal implant (iluvien), 0.01 mg	361	14	$526.26	$433.48
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	210	13	$350.00	$309.30
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	165	114	$100.00	$67.58
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	147	91	$200.00	$133.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$220.00	$176.79
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	57	52	$1800.00	$1183.90
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	34	31	$250.00	$187.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	32	$150.00	$97.00
J3590 Unclassified biologics	33	22	$4000.00	$2236.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$200.00	$158.29
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	29	25	$1400.00	$815.04
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	29	27	$300.00	$269.68
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	25	16	$800.00	$532.24
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	20	19	$20.00	$1.11
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	16	15	$2500.00	$1146.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	3,920	45	$4.15	$3.66
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	3,013	171	$30.30	$25.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,836	375	$212.06	$137.79
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,566	247	$300.00	$121.88
92134 Imaging of retina	1,528	480	$100.00	$42.78
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	721	40	$257.14	$199.89
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	649	67	$986.52	$917.22
92250 Photography of the retina	592	333	$100.00	$40.53
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	525	316	$200.00	$126.50
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	450	18	$350.00	$313.60
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	130	101	$192.38	$135.42
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	129	120	$300.00	$271.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	63	$143.68	$97.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$220.00	$178.49
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	53	46	$1800.00	$1205.51
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	41	34	$230.24	$187.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	23	$100.00	$66.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$200.00	$160.16
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	17	15	$20.00	$1.20
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	13	12	$2500.00	$1227.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	2,103	165	$38.71	$32.61
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	1,720	26	$3.56	$3.21
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,455	241	$300.21	$108.34
92134 Imaging of retina	1,288	485	$100.00	$42.48
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,074	398	$152.54	$133.48
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	804	65	$985.00	$930.94
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	594	42	$257.58	$194.04
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	340	208	$350.29	$255.01
92250 Photography of the retina	178	128	$100.00	$45.35
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	173	123	$200.00	$110.10
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	94	81	$155.64	$154.54
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	70	70	$200.00	$159.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	31	$85.00	$77.68
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	30	$116.36	$67.31
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	31	30	$2032.26	$1234.08
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	12	$110.00	$94.47
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	13	11	$1461.54	$936.96
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	13	12	$6.15	$1.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$130.00	$116.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	2,880	43	$4.38	$3.79
92134 Imaging of retina	1,418	540	$100.00	$42.60
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,322	230	$300.23	$108.83
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,213	463	$150.00	$133.42
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	776	143	$100.00	$79.72
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	504	40	$985.00	$942.18
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	483	30	$257.14	$196.81
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	415	11	$400.00	$354.51
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	365	233	$400.00	$243.85
92250 Photography of the retina	180	141	$100.00	$50.03
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	176	139	$200.00	$95.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	99	99	$200.00	$158.17
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	96	17	$1600.00	$367.15
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	76	69	$150.00	$147.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	45	$85.00	$78.83
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	45	39	$130.00	$66.10
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	29	27	$110.00	$93.37
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	28	25	$1500.00	$943.51
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	28	27	$2400.00	$1225.11
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	24	20	$2500.00	$1269.25
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	24	16	$55.00	$1.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	5,076	57	$4.38	$3.80
92134 Imaging of retina	1,065	441	$100.19	$42.79
67028 Injection of drug into eye	984	183	$300.00	$107.97
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	938	377	$150.00	$132.02
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	563	113	$100.00	$76.85
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	347	206	$400.00	$240.18
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	324	29	$985.00	$953.35
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	315	23	$257.14	$197.06
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	248	12	$451.61	$369.31
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	134	104	$200.00	$90.03
92250 Photography of the retina	120	97	$100.00	$53.04
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	105	19	$1390.48	$362.54
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	70	64	$151.00	$148.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	63	63	$200.00	$157.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	54	45	$130.00	$64.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	43	$85.00	$73.62
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	25	23	$2400.00	$1201.52
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$250.00	$219.24
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	12	11	$800.00	$512.59
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$110.00	$91.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$155.00	$114.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	1,319	30	$19.13	$3.79
67028 Injection of drug into eye	746	135	$300.00	$105.99
92134 Imaging of retina	715	313	$100.00	$41.62
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	595	271	$150.00	$126.95
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	249	65	$100.00	$73.56
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	241	150	$400.00	$232.05
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	240	31	$985.00	$961.40
92250 Photography of the retina	139	114	$115.11	$67.85
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	138	104	$200.00	$79.75
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	107	17	$609.35	$352.26
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	79	62	$155.00	$149.54
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	59	11	$518.64	$197.55
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	44	44	$200.00	$153.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	31	29	$130.00	$63.69
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	22	22	$2400.00	$1195.94
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	18	18	$250.00	$215.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	16	$85.00	$75.56
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	14	11	$1500.00	$905.24
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	12	11	$200.00	$94.18
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$110.00	$87.92

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036124666

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

Medicaid State Provider ID

036124666 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kovach Eye Institute Ltd

152 N Addison Ave Fl, Elmhurst, IL 601262821

Phone: 6308339621

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

📍

Updated Practice Location May 17, 2018

Registered at 152 N ADDISON AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126 (Tel: 6308339621)

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NPI Profile Active January 12, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location January 12, 2016

Registered at 152 N ADDISON AVE, ELMHURST, IL 601262821 (Tel: 6308339621)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 12, 2016

Registered at 152 N ADDISON AVE, ELMHURST, IL 601262821 (Tel: 6308339621)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 12, 2016

Recorded as SAAD AHMAD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 12, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #036124666 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881613297

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 18, 2006

Last Update: May 17, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

152 N Addison Ave

Elmhurst, IL 601262821

Phone: 6308339621

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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