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- 638 W Addison St, Apt 31, Chicago, IL 60613
About Dr. Akers
Kayla E. Akers, OD is an optometrist based in Chicago, IL. Kayla is a 2016 graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry. Medicare claims data shows Kayla provided 1,487 services to 1,303 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356791933.
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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
- (931) 624-9038
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
638 W ADDISON ST APT 31
Chicago, IL 60613
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,487 services · 1,303 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
26 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
18 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
475 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
181 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
130 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
116 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
98 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
38 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
373 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
19 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
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.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2016 at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of eyelashes using forceps 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Akers?
Dr. Akers is an optometrist in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Akers's address?
Dr. Akers is listed at 638 W Addison St Apt 31, Chicago, IL 60613. 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. Akers?
The number on file is (931) 624-9038. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Akers?
Dr. Akers's National Provider Identifier is 1356791933. 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. Akers train?
Dr. Akers attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Akers have?
Dr. Akers has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Akers perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Akers performs procedures including removal of eyelashes using forceps; 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 imaging of 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 Dr. Akers. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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