Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout ALTER
Daniel C Alter, MD practises ophthalmology in Des Plaines, IL. Daniel is a 1992 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Daniel is also listed as specialising in ophthalmology — retina specialist.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Alter?
Dr. Alter is an ophthalmology in Des Plaines, IL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Alter's address?
Dr. Alter is listed at 8901 W. GOLF RD 206, Des Plaines, IL 60016. 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. Alter?
The number on file is (847) 699-0006. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Alter's NPI number?
Dr. Alter's National Provider Identifier is 1033184528. 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. Alter train?
Dr. Alter attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Alter been practising?
Dr. Alter has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Alter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Alter performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser and photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina; reads or performs imaging such as 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.
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Has Dr. Alter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Alter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (847) 699-0006
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8901 W. GOLF RD 206
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
61,323 services · 5,312 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
2,396 |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
33 |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
26 |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
23 |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
18 |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
16 |
| Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball | Procedure | 67515 |
15 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
29 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
3,045 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
2,954 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 ophthalmology specialists in Des Plaines 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
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.
Class of 1992 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.