Active NPI 1902878358 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Edward Yavitz , MD

Ophthalmology • Elmhurst, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Edward Yavitz, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Elmhurst, IL. With approximately 49 years of clinical experience since graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1977, Dr. Yavitz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 152 N ADDISON AVE.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, imaging of optic nerve. 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 601262821

Telephone 6308339621

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kovach Eye Institute, Ltd Facility NPI 1669498267

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Graduation Year

1977

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

49 Yrs +19.3 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

40.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Yavitz (49 Years) 49 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	430	366	$220.07	$131.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	401	296	$150.00	$92.95
92134 Imaging of retina	358	311	$100.00	$40.84
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	142	132	$101.06	$36.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	138	138	$220.00	$172.00
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	124	76	$550.00	$311.79
92250 Photography of the retina	91	90	$100.00	$37.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	61	61	$100.00	$63.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$150.00	$115.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	320	285	$220.00	$134.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	319	230	$150.00	$95.29
92134 Imaging of retina	232	219	$100.00	$42.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	122	122	$220.00	$175.93
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	108	66	$550.00	$323.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	91	87	$100.00	$38.62
92250 Photography of the retina	75	71	$100.00	$39.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	59	$150.00	$116.78
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	40	40	$100.00	$65.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	334	264	$301.69	$120.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	130	118	$106.65	$35.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	89	$161.77	$91.47
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	60	27	$217.00	$25.53
92250 Photography of the retina	53	53	$217.28	$35.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	47	$221.63	$133.70
92134 Imaging of retina	46	46	$103.48	$41.18
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	35	21	$1565.00	$512.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$363.00	$144.12
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	28	20	$830.00	$312.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$226.96	$176.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	22	$146.64	$60.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	467	354	$302.00	$121.94
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	195	150	$108.00	$35.69
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	179	77	$210.61	$27.31
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	99	99	$363.00	$144.13
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	88	53	$1565.00	$512.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	71	$176.00	$89.26
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	50	39	$830.00	$322.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	33	$157.00	$60.28
92134 Imaging of retina	30	28	$110.00	$39.15
92250 Photography of the retina	25	25	$248.00	$36.88
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	18	15	$3668.00	$723.27
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	17	11	$291.00	$46.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	344	269	$216.33	$122.89
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	203	95	$132.34	$30.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	164	129	$224.02	$36.25
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	111	69	$4569.45	$528.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	94	88	$168.44	$85.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	91	91	$276.96	$146.72
92250 Photography of the retina	44	43	$258.91	$43.57
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	44	40	$830.00	$322.68
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	29	21	$5732.76	$742.52
92134 Imaging of retina	28	26	$224.86	$39.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$189.00	$107.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$176.00	$73.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	499	382	$206.00	$121.29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	244	170	$242.00	$35.45
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	147	137	$168.00	$84.24
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	118	86	$180.75	$48.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	102	65	$4968.00	$616.57
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	71	71	$273.00	$143.59
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	68	60	$842.21	$311.47
92250 Photography of the retina	34	34	$260.00	$46.12
92134 Imaging of retina	24	24	$238.42	$39.48
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	22	22	$199.00	$77.45
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	20	19	$895.00	$374.15
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	16	16	$309.19	$61.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$176.00	$71.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$300.00	$60.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	635	470	$206.91	$118.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	247	174	$239.29	$35.69
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	92	92	$277.89	$143.43
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	75	74	$217.00	$72.71
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	69	50	$4524.13	$608.87
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	52	47	$830.00	$278.52
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	48	42	$176.54	$83.59
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	43	36	$4968.00	$605.84
92250 Photography of the retina	41	41	$259.12	$52.60
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	14	13	$895.00	$347.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	792	555	$168.00	$80.67
92250 Photography of the retina	300	273	$254.37	$61.35
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	148	92	$4968.00	$575.55
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	144	144	$273.00	$142.25
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	144	113	$377.67	$34.37
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	130	125	$239.56	$83.54
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	126	119	$242.00	$35.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	97	95	$300.00	$53.83
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	91	74	$1909.08	$213.19
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	81	65	$4126.15	$362.85
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	77	68	$822.87	$87.26
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	59	37	$4065.46	$233.05
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	37	30	$5971.00	$725.16
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	36	36	$858.00	$119.62
66250 Revision or repair of operative wound of eye	32	27	$3748.69	$277.09
66711 Destruction of tissue encircling lens using an endoscope	27	18	$3339.00	$515.58
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$206.00	$117.85
66250 Revision or repair of operative wound of eye	19	19	$3708.11	$636.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-06-23

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL S6064088

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

036064088 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Illinois State License

036064088 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kovach Eye Institute Ltd

152 N Addison Ave Fl, Elmhurst, IL 601262821

Phone: 6308339621

Kovach Eye Institute Ltd

152 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL 601262821

Kovach Eye Institute Ltd

1960 Springbrook Square Dr, Naperville, IL 605645959

Phone: 6308339621

Kovach Eye Institute Ltd

152 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL 601262821

Secondary Practice Locations

100 W Higgins Rd Unit H35

South Barrington, IL 600109425

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 02, 2025

Registered at 100 W HIGGINS RD UNIT H35, SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL 600109425 (Tel: 6307934134)

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Updated Practice Location October 28, 2024

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

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NPI Profile Active June 13, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 13, 2016

Registered at 4105 NORTH PERRYVILLE RD, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 (Tel: 8153958338)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 13, 2016

Registered at 4105 NORTH PERRYVILLE RD, LOVES PARK, IL 61111 (Tel: 8153958338)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 13, 2016

Recorded as EDWARD YAVITZ, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 13, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #S6064088 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902878358

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 01, 2006

Last Update: June 23, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

100 W Higgins Rd Unit H35

South Barrington, IL 600109425

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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