Physician Profile
Kathleen M. Scarpulla, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Scarpulla
Based in Chicago, IL, Kathleen M. Scarpulla, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Kathleen graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1985. Medicare claims data shows Kathleen provided 4,540 services to 2,697 patients. The services billed most often include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. NPI 1790886851 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (773) 283-2454
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3115 N HARLEM AVE STE 300
Chicago, IL 60634
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
4,540 services · 2,697 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
342 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
328 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
79 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
52 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of medication into eye | Procedure | 66030 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
55 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
665 | 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 1
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 eye doctors in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
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 Kathleen M. Scarpulla?
Kathleen M. Scarpulla 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
What is Kathleen M. Scarpulla's address?
Kathleen M. Scarpulla is listed at 3115 N Harlem Ave Ste 300, Chicago, IL 60634. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Kathleen M. Scarpulla?
The number on file is (773) 283-2454. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kathleen M. Scarpulla?
Kathleen M. Scarpulla's National Provider Identifier is 1790886851. 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 Kathleen M. Scarpulla train?
Kathleen M. Scarpulla attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kathleen M. Scarpulla have?
Kathleen M. Scarpulla has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Kathleen M. Scarpulla perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Kathleen M. Scarpulla performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; 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 measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kathleen M. Scarpulla's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kathleen M. Scarpulla. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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