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- 9301 Golf Rd, Suite #102, Des Plaines, IL 60016
About Dr. Garoon
Ira Garoon, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Des Plaines, IL. Ira is a 1977 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Medicare claims data shows Ira provided 151,192 services to 3,039 patients. The services billed most often include chloroprocaine hcl ophthalmic, 3% gel, 1 mg, injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609994441.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (847) 294-0080
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
9301 GOLF RD SUITE #102
Des Plaines, IL 60016
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
151,192 services · 3,039 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,049 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
151 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of detached retina using a laser | Procedure | 67105 |
31 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of vascular growth between retina and sclera by photocoagulation | Procedure | 67220 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,679 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
914 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
18 | 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
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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.
Other eye doctors 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 1977 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 kind of doctor is Ira Garoon?
Ira Garoon is an eye doctor in Des Plaines, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Ira Garoon's address?
Ira Garoon is listed at 9301 Golf Rd Suite #102, 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 Ira Garoon?
The number on file is (847) 294-0080. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ira Garoon?
Ira Garoon's National Provider Identifier is 1609994441. 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 Ira Garoon train?
Ira Garoon attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ira Garoon have?
Ira Garoon has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ira Garoon perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ira Garoon performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, destruction of growth of retina using a laser and repair of detached retina using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ira Garoon. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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