Physician Profile
Ahmad A. Aref, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Aref
Based in Chicago, IL, Ahmad A. Aref, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Ahmad graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2006. According to Medicare claims data, Ahmad cared for 2,230 Medicare patients across 2,863 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (312) 996-7030
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1855 W TAYLOR ST SUITE 3.171
Chicago, IL 60612
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,863 services · 2,230 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
131 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
52 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
23 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
59 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
265 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
184 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
177 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
155 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
102 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
74 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ahmad A. Aref's specialty?
Ahmad A. Aref is an eye doctor in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ahmad A. Aref?
Ahmad A. Aref is listed at 1855 W Taylor St Suite 3.171, Chicago, IL 60612. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ahmad A. Aref?
The number on file is (312) 996-7030. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Ahmad A. Aref's NPI number?
Ahmad A. Aref's National Provider Identifier is 1053522540. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Ahmad A. Aref's education?
Ahmad A. Aref attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ahmad A. Aref been practicing?
Ahmad A. Aref has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ahmad A. Aref known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ahmad A. Aref performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, incision to improve eye fluid flow and creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ahmad A. Aref confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ahmad A. Aref. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.