Active NPI 1154340941 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kent Alan Kirk , MD

Ophthalmology • River Forest, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kent Kirk, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in River Forest, IL. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1985, Dr. Kirk delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7427 LAKE ST.

Dr. Kirk is affiliated with Kirk Eye Center Sc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7427 Lake St

River Forest, IL 603051817

Telephone 7087713334

Fax 7087719614

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 River Forest Surgery Center Llc Facility NPI 1083615470

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in River Forest, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

41 Yrs +5.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 36.0 Yrs

State Avg: 31.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in River Forest, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kirk (41 Years) 41 Yrs

River Forest Specialty Average (36.0 Years) 36.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	890	847	$217.65	$126.43
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	371	284	$151.13	$89.66
92250 Photography of the retina	344	336	$104.00	$37.13
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	230	163	$141.34	$40.94
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	199	124	$2860.00	$532.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	144	144	$249.44	$150.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	107	105	$90.16	$36.65
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	105	103	$129.73	$62.95
92134 Imaging of retina	31	30	$94.55	$40.75
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	30	27	$811.77	$310.73
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	20	$148.00	$83.77
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	20	17	$803.70	$317.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	963	894	$200.00	$130.92
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	424	347	$146.00	$93.25
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	326	227	$125.89	$40.23
92250 Photography of the retina	311	302	$104.00	$38.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	302	185	$2860.00	$533.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	187	187	$234.00	$150.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	142	141	$115.00	$64.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	118	116	$86.00	$37.25
92134 Imaging of retina	34	33	$85.74	$42.28
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	32	28	$719.00	$325.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	27	22	$719.00	$319.75
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	24	12	$35.00	$22.03
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	19	15	$2986.84	$706.86
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$143.00	$87.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	884	852	$200.00	$132.99
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	338	267	$146.00	$94.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	254	163	$2860.00	$527.43
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	243	182	$131.36	$44.04
92250 Photography of the retina	219	216	$104.00	$38.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	176	176	$234.00	$154.63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	106	104	$86.00	$37.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	106	106	$115.00	$66.51
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	29	27	$719.00	$314.14
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	25	25	$143.00	$90.00
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	24	20	$719.00	$322.28
92134 Imaging of retina	20	20	$86.00	$42.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	871	819	$200.00	$133.37
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	301	219	$146.00	$94.72
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	267	196	$134.23	$48.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	244	162	$2860.00	$542.85
92250 Photography of the retina	184	181	$104.00	$41.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	167	167	$234.00	$153.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	95	93	$86.00	$39.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	58	58	$115.00	$67.68
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	52	47	$719.00	$324.74
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	19	$143.00	$90.31
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	16	15	$719.00	$317.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	788	765	$192.52	$133.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	272	205	$138.40	$92.67
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	159	127	$127.26	$54.29
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	157	111	$2860.00	$543.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	129	129	$228.56	$154.58
92250 Photography of the retina	117	115	$103.03	$48.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	78	78	$85.08	$39.85
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	69	59	$719.00	$333.13
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	36	36	$112.78	$67.49
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	20	$136.95	$88.69
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	17	13	$719.00	$321.36
92134 Imaging of retina	13	12	$84.62	$43.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	885	820	$181.25	$132.61
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	252	182	$110.98	$56.20
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	241	196	$135.00	$90.14
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	235	164	$2860.00	$595.92
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	188	188	$225.00	$153.27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	89	89	$80.87	$39.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	54	48	$761.69	$334.19
92250 Photography of the retina	52	52	$101.15	$53.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	34	34	$123.71	$67.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	24	21	$795.83	$316.72
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	15	$136.80	$87.29
92134 Imaging of retina	12	12	$81.75	$43.40
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	11	11	$2931.82	$794.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	915	871	$170.24	$131.03
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	276	225	$124.71	$89.29
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	235	158	$2860.00	$614.87
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	234	182	$100.03	$61.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	167	167	$206.41	$150.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	95	94	$75.00	$39.45
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	59	53	$1180.00	$319.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	51	51	$135.00	$66.92
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	25	22	$1180.00	$314.10
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	20	19	$100.00	$22.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	14	$125.00	$46.71
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	15	$134.00	$84.69
92134 Imaging of retina	14	14	$75.00	$43.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$110.00	$76.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	903	867	$170.03	$127.70
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	285	188	$2860.00	$599.95
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	279	219	$106.43	$73.09
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	211	171	$108.39	$86.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	208	208	$180.00	$149.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	156	115	$90.42	$45.96
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	91	91	$75.00	$38.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	60	$110.00	$76.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	62	61	$135.00	$66.72
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	38	36	$1180.00	$327.81
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	24	19	$1180.00	$310.42
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	18	$120.00	$80.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-04-04

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036070489

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

36070489 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc/bs Illinois

1607956 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Fed Tax Id #

362658561 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kirk Eye Center Sc

7427 Lake St, River Forest, IL 603051817

Phone: 7087713334

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Carter Kirk , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1083979181

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Dean Bauer , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1104845908

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Scott Kirk , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1235158098

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Tyler Kirk , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1730387705

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Alison Gill , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1871228650

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 16, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 16, 2009

Registered at 7427 LAKE ST, RIVER FOREST, IL 603051817 (Tel: 7087713334)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 16, 2009

Registered at 7427 LAKE ST, RIVER FOREST, IL 603051817 (Tel: 7087713334)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 16, 2009

Recorded as KENT KIRK, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 16, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #036070489 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154340941

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 19, 2006

Last Update: April 04, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7427 Lake St

River Forest, IL 603051817

Phone: 7087713334

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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