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Dr. Doris Ann Els , OD

Optometrist • Salem, IL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Doris Els, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Salem, IL. With approximately 48 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1978, Dr. Els delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 121 N BROADWAY.

Dr. Els does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

121 N Broadway

Salem, IL 628811509

Telephone 6185484866
Fax 6185484867
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Doris Ann Osborne Els Od Facility NPI 1811159049

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1978

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Salem, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
48 Yrs +23.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Salem, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
1.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Els (48 Years) 48 Yrs
Salem Specialty Average (24.8 Years) 24.8 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
296 219 $28.61 $28.29

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO T02362

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046007117

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 346.000261

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL MO0213619

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 Medicare Ptan
215959 (IL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare Ptan
P00084010 (IL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed
IL7117 (IL)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 25, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 25, 2008

Registered at 121 N BROADWAY, SALEM, IL 628811509 (Tel: 6185484866)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 25, 2008

Registered at 121 N BROADWAY, SALEM, IL 628811509 (Tel: 6185484866)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 25, 2008

Recorded as DORIS ELS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 25, 2008

Optometrist (License #T02362 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174583587
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 28, 2006
Last Update: November 25, 2008
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

121 N Broadway

Salem, IL 628811509

Phone: 6185484866

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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