Physician Profile
Carter N. Kirk, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kirk
Carter N. Kirk, M.D. practices ophthalmology — cornea & external disease in River Forest, IL. Carter is a 2012 graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Carter provided 2,690 services to 2,094 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and microfluid analysis of tears.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (708) 771-3334
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7427 LAKE ST
River Forest, IL 60305
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
2,690 services · 2,094 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
199 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
43 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
30 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
15 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
42 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
596 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
457 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
268 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
249 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
161 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 5
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.
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2012 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 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 kind of doctor is Carter N. Kirk?
Carter N. Kirk is an eye doctor in River Forest, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Cornea & External Disease”.
NPI registry
What is Carter N. Kirk's address?
Carter N. Kirk is listed at 7427 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Carter N. Kirk?
The number on file is (708) 771-3334. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Carter N. Kirk?
Carter N. Kirk's National Provider Identifier is 1083979181. 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 Carter N. Kirk train?
Carter N. Kirk attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Carter N. Kirk have?
Carter N. Kirk has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Carter N. Kirk perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Carter N. Kirk 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; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system 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
Is Carter N. Kirk's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Carter N. Kirk. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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