Active NPI 1073748455 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Belal H Bakir , MD

Ophthalmology • Glenview, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Belal Bakir, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Glenview, IL. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Bakir delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2050 PFINGSTEN RD STE 280.

Dr. Bakir is affiliated with Endeavor Health Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing, 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

2050 Pfingsten Rd Ste 280

Glenview, IL 600261324

Telephone 2242512020

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Swedish Covenant Management Services, Inc. Facility NPI 1760432348

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Glenview, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -12.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.2 Yrs

State Avg: 31.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

15 Specialists

Practicing in Glenview, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bakir (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Glenview Specialty Average (30.2 Years) 30.2 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	344	290	$153.36	$102.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	283	190	$75.00	$69.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	197	163	$153.00	$100.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	159	108	$75.00	$68.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	150	143	$60.00	$26.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	138	133	$49.00	$21.48
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	128	126	$173.00	$76.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	89	85	$49.00	$21.68
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	89	87	$60.00	$27.14
92134 Imaging of retina	85	78	$56.00	$24.75
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	83	53	$2487.00	$522.48
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	75	72	$173.00	$76.67
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	69	46	$68.00	$30.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$246.00	$141.89
92134 Imaging of retina	45	43	$56.00	$25.07
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	44	42	$46.00	$20.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$246.00	$139.37
92025 Ct scan of cornea	40	40	$43.00	$19.60
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	29	22	$68.00	$30.54
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	26	20	$468.00	$212.40
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	24	17	$468.00	$214.00
92025 Ct scan of cornea	21	21	$43.00	$19.60
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$215.00	$95.07
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$215.00	$95.27
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	18	14	$2433.00	$859.00
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	17	17	$32.00	$8.11
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	15	12	$3458.00	$698.30
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	11	$709.00	$323.32
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$115.00	$51.00
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$32.00	$8.03

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	295	242	$154.27	$103.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	243	157	$75.51	$70.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	146	131	$154.71	$101.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	137	91	$75.00	$69.36
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	137	134	$173.00	$78.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	125	122	$60.00	$27.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	123	121	$49.00	$21.94
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	92	60	$2487.00	$530.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	72	68	$60.00	$27.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	68	65	$49.00	$22.08
92134 Imaging of retina	67	62	$56.00	$25.56
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	60	43	$68.00	$31.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$246.00	$143.16
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	50	48	$46.00	$21.05
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	45	45	$175.78	$77.72
92025 Ct scan of cornea	40	40	$43.00	$20.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$246.00	$140.58
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	32	22	$468.00	$216.56
92134 Imaging of retina	29	27	$56.00	$25.59
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	28	22	$68.00	$31.17
92025 Ct scan of cornea	22	22	$43.00	$20.01
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	21	20	$115.00	$52.75
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$215.00	$96.93
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$215.00	$96.87
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	16	16	$32.00	$7.84
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	13	13	$46.00	$21.05

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	277	245	$136.54	$104.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	242	145	$64.39	$62.92
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	154	148	$190.53	$80.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	151	86	$63.97	$61.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	110	$139.41	$103.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	111	108	$80.68	$27.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	101	99	$79.85	$22.63
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	98	62	$2487.00	$531.37
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	92	62	$90.64	$31.82
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	70	68	$50.71	$21.22
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	61	60	$192.02	$80.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	57	54	$80.84	$27.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$247.96	$146.53
92025 Ct scan of cornea	48	48	$56.75	$20.13
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	47	46	$79.53	$22.53
92134 Imaging of retina	44	40	$82.25	$26.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$253.17	$143.92
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	34	22	$470.03	$218.04
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	33	33	$50.91	$21.15
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$231.45	$96.93
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$232.57	$97.12
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	24	14	$470.38	$217.03
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	20	13	$88.15	$31.45
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	18	12	$2433.00	$883.50
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	18	$32.00	$8.47
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	15	$131.00	$53.76
92134 Imaging of retina	16	16	$84.44	$26.17
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	15	13	$3458.00	$763.22
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	13	11	$711.31	$330.00
92025 Ct scan of cornea	12	12	$56.33	$20.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	226	222	$193.00	$81.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	189	108	$58.00	$58.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	177	145	$123.00	$107.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	81	$127.67	$103.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	99	97	$90.00	$23.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	98	97	$87.00	$28.41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	79	77	$196.01	$80.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	65	65	$235.66	$101.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	44	$59.86	$58.50
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	64	42	$2487.00	$556.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	61	54	$124.00	$54.54
92134 Imaging of retina	56	50	$91.00	$26.63
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	55	55	$236.33	$100.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	45	45	$90.00	$22.96
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	42	42	$87.00	$28.36
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	39	39	$54.87	$21.57
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	32	29	$124.00	$54.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$252.00	$145.81
92134 Imaging of retina	29	28	$91.00	$26.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$256.25	$148.29
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	26	25	$99.00	$32.07
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	26	26	$102.81	$33.31
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	23	23	$52.00	$21.48
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	21	15	$995.24	$226.64
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	19	19	$32.00	$8.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	322	167	$58.74	$56.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	248	235	$125.40	$85.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	112	107	$124.06	$84.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	71	$59.08	$55.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	99	93	$89.22	$29.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	89	86	$90.60	$23.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$252.00	$142.53
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	60	40	$2487.00	$566.62
92134 Imaging of retina	52	47	$91.00	$27.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$254.43	$138.15
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	47	46	$54.38	$22.21
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	46	36	$99.00	$33.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	26	$89.14	$29.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	25	$90.44	$23.72
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	23	23	$56.78	$21.52
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	20	16	$1006.55	$225.19
92134 Imaging of retina	16	14	$91.00	$27.14
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	15	14	$99.00	$33.16
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	15	$32.00	$8.85
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$76.18	$22.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	297	196	$75.52	$54.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	243	233	$175.46	$83.27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	102	96	$91.00	$23.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	100	94	$91.00	$28.88
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	95	74	$124.00	$55.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$252.00	$138.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	49	$59.65	$53.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	59	$124.95	$82.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	49	49	$193.00	$83.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$254.44	$134.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	45	32	$2487.00	$604.27
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	44	43	$52.00	$21.99
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	44	33	$124.00	$55.14
92134 Imaging of retina	38	35	$91.00	$26.71
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	35	35	$55.09	$21.83
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	32	32	$32.00	$8.63
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	24	23	$193.00	$83.22
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	23	$91.00	$28.96
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	22	16	$1149.50	$221.49
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	21	21	$99.00	$31.75
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	21	21	$91.00	$23.11
92250 Photography of the retina	16	16	$83.00	$22.71
92134 Imaging of retina	15	15	$91.00	$26.80
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$83.00	$22.74
92025 Ct scan of cornea	13	13	$64.00	$20.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$232.00	$103.67
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$232.00	$104.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	221	123	$58.00	$54.53
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	127	103	$124.00	$55.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	120	$123.00	$83.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	77	70	$91.00	$28.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	73	68	$91.00	$23.13
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	70	69	$52.00	$22.04
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	53	51	$195.21	$83.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$252.00	$139.59
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	37	37	$32.00	$10.45
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	36	24	$124.00	$55.24
92250 Photography of the retina	29	29	$73.59	$22.70
92134 Imaging of retina	28	27	$91.00	$27.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	16	$58.00	$53.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$123.00	$82.48
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	22	14	$2487.00	$631.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$237.71	$101.02
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	21	21	$52.00	$22.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$232.00	$103.82
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$193.00	$83.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$252.00	$137.08
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	14	11	$1037.00	$221.77
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	13	13	$99.00	$32.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	396	242	$167.00	$88.74
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	323	290	$241.00	$128.44
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	141	131	$164.50	$45.74
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	134	131	$230.00	$37.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	130	130	$150.00	$67.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	122	$122.98	$83.26
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	107	65	$3512.42	$643.77
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	107	73	$350.00	$61.51
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	73	73	$289.00	$155.49
92134 Imaging of retina	67	63	$230.00	$42.70
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	52	52	$71.00	$28.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	40	$58.00	$54.18
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	44	44	$52.00	$21.97
92250 Photography of the retina	44	42	$153.00	$69.28
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	38	38	$146.53	$41.23
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	30	19	$4012.00	$837.91
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	27	27	$67.00	$15.05
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	26	$91.00	$28.81
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	25	$91.00	$23.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$252.00	$139.48
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	21	21	$32.00	$10.43
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	18	16	$350.00	$80.48
92134 Imaging of retina	16	16	$91.00	$26.66
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$124.00	$55.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-30

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036137996

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 254409

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Endeavor Health Medical Group

9600 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL 600761214

Endeavor Health Medical Group

71 Waukegan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 600441614

Phone: 2243642273

Endeavor Health Medical Group

5115 N Francisco, Chicago, IL 606253611

Phone: 7739895571

Endeavor Health Medical Group

2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 602011700

Endeavor Health Medical Group

5115 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 606253611

Phone: 8475701440

Endeavor Health Medical Group

2050 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL 600261324

Endeavor Health Medical Group

2100 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL 600261301

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 30, 2026

Registered at 2650 RIDGE AVE STE 1223, EVANSTON, IL 602011700 (Tel: 8475702040)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 30, 2026

Ophthalmology (License #254409 in MA)

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Updated Practice Location April 07, 2021

Registered at 2050 PFINGSTEN RD STE 280, GLENVIEW, IL 600261324 (Tel: 2242512020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 07, 2021

Registered at 2050 PFINGSTEN RD STE 280, GLENVIEW, IL 600261324 (Tel: 2242512020)

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NPI Profile Active October 02, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 02, 2015

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6175733151)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 02, 2015

Registered at 1670 CAPITAL ST, SUITE 100, ELGIN, IL 601247837 (Tel: 8478882020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 02, 2015

Recorded as BELAL BAKIR, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 02, 2015

Ophthalmology (License #036137996 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 28, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073748455

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 28, 2009

Last Update: April 30, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223

Evanston, IL 602011700

Phone: 8475702040

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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