Physician Profile
Kathryn Winkler, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Winkler
Kathryn Winkler, MD is a healthcare provider in Des Plaines, IL specializing in ophthalmology. Kathryn is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Kathryn cared for 938 Medicare patients across 1,042 services. The services billed most often include photography of content of eyes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (847) 299-5501
- Email not available
Practice Locations
940 LEE ST
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
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
1,042 services · 938 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
65 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
62 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
24 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of over 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid | Procedure | 67966 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Temporary closure of eyelids by suture | Procedure | 67875 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
11 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
184 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
117 | As often as other 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
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 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of tendon of upper eyelid 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Winkler's specialty?
Dr. Winkler 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
Where can I find Dr. Winkler?
Dr. Winkler is listed at 940 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Winkler?
The number on file is (847) 299-5501. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Winkler's NPI number?
Dr. Winkler's National Provider Identifier is 1043586522. 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
What is Dr. Winkler's medical education?
Dr. Winkler attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Winkler been practicing?
Dr. Winkler has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Winkler known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Winkler performs procedures including repair of tendon of upper eyelid, probing of nasal tear duct and removal of growth of eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Winkler confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Winkler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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