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Dr. Michael Gerard Zost , OD

Optometrist • Northbrook, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Zost, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Northbrook, IL. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1985, Dr. Zost delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 666 DUNDEE RD STE 1802.

Dr. Zost maintains professional affiliations with Medical Services Ric, Vision Rehabilitation Associates Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

666 Dundee Rd Ste 1802

Northbrook, IL 600622739

Telephone 8477162340
Fax 8477162341
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Northbrook, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
41 Yrs +13.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.3 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
17 Specialists

Practicing in Northbrook, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
34.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Zost (41 Years) 41 Yrs
Northbrook Specialty Average (27.3 Years) 27.3 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
246 84 $115.00 $89.77
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
135 131 $168.56 $126.67
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
70 56 $85.00 $63.91
92250 Photography of the retina
49 45 $102.00 $37.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
42 42 $241.07 $174.13
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
29 29 $126.66 $47.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
16 11 $118.00 $63.80
92134 Imaging of retina
16 13 $50.00 $40.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $203.00 $150.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-25
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL IL0467979

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Dmerc
0718540001 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vision Rehabilitation Associates Pc

191 Waukegan Rd, Northfield, IL 600932743

Phone: 8477162340

Medical Services Ric

355 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 606113167

Phone: 3122381000

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 25, 2024

Registered at 666 DUNDEE RD STE 1802, NORTHBROOK, IL 600622739 (Tel: 8477162340)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 25, 2024

Registered at 666 DUNDEE RD STE 1802, NORTHBROOK, IL 600622739 (Tel: 8477162340)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 25, 2024

Optometrist (License #IL0467979 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2021

Registered at 191 WAUKEGAN RD, SUITE 115, NORTHFIELD, IL 600932743 (Tel: 8477162340)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2021

Registered at 191 WAUKEGAN RD, SUITE 115, NORTHFIELD, IL 600932743 (Tel: 8477162340)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2021

Recorded as MICHAEL ZOST, O.D.

NPI Profile Active September 10, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 10, 2008

Registered at 1900 WAUKEGAN RD, GLENVIEW, IL 600251714 (Tel: 8476578787)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 10, 2008

Registered at 1900 WAUKEGAN RD, GLENVIEW, IL 600251714 (Tel: 8476578787)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 10, 2008

Recorded as MICHAEL ZOST, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 10, 2008

Optometrist (License #0467979 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023060969
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 17, 2006
Last Update: September 25, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

666 Dundee Rd Ste 1802

Northbrook, IL 600622739

Phone: 8477162340

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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