Physician Profile
Armin Afshar, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Afshar
Armin Afshar, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Chicago, IL. Armin is a 2008 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Medicare claims data shows Armin provided 920 services to 719 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina.
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
- (773) 702-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5841 S MARYLAND AVE MC 2114
Chicago, IL 60637
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
920 services · 719 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
51 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76510 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
31 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76510 |
24 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | Imaging | 76513 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | Imaging | 76513 |
13 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
177 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
118 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
111 | 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.
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.
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 2008 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 Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Armin Afshar specialize in?
Armin Afshar 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 is Armin Afshar located?
Armin Afshar is listed at 5841 S Maryland Ave Mc 2114, Chicago, IL 60637. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Armin Afshar's phone number?
The number on file is (773) 702-3937. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Armin Afshar?
Armin Afshar's National Provider Identifier is 1063742161. 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 Armin Afshar train?
Armin Afshar attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Armin Afshar have?
Armin Afshar has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Armin Afshar do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Armin Afshar performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and 1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete 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
Is Armin Afshar's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Armin Afshar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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