Physician Profile
Andrea D. Birnbaum, MD, PhD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Birnbaum
Based in Chicago, IL, Andrea D. Birnbaum, MD, PhD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Andrea graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 2005. According to Medicare claims data, Andrea cared for 521 Medicare patients across 558 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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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
- (773) 248-2071
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1718 W WOLFRAM ST
Chicago, IL 60657
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
558 services · 521 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
163 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
99 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
65 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
85 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
14 | Less 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.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2005 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Birnbaum?
Dr. Birnbaum 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
What is Dr. Birnbaum's address?
Dr. Birnbaum is listed at 1718 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Birnbaum?
The number on file is (773) 248-2071. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Birnbaum's NPI number?
Dr. Birnbaum's National Provider Identifier is 1912171364. 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
Where did Dr. Birnbaum train?
Dr. Birnbaum attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Birnbaum been practicing?
Dr. Birnbaum has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Birnbaum perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Birnbaum provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Birnbaum confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Birnbaum. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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