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- 10436 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
About Dr. Ticho
Benjamin H. Ticho, MD practices ophthalmology in Chicago Ridge, IL. Benjamin is a 1987 graduate of University of Michigan Medical School. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — pediatric. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 2,339 Medicare patients across 3,057 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992782494.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (708) 423-4070
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10436 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,057 services · 2,339 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
263 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
242 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
28 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
28 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of medication into eye | Procedure | 66030 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Realignment of horizontal eye muscle | Procedure | 67311 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
378 | 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Chicago Ridge 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
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 does Dr. Ticho specialize in?
Dr. Ticho is an eye doctor in Chicago Ridge, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Ticho located?
Dr. Ticho is listed at 10436 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ticho's phone number?
The number on file is (708) 423-4070. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ticho's NPI number?
Dr. Ticho's National Provider Identifier is 1992782494. 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. Ticho go to medical school?
Dr. Ticho attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ticho been practicing?
Dr. Ticho has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ticho do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ticho performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ticho confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ticho. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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