Provider Profile
Lester J. Herro, OD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Herro
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Lester J. Herro, OD practices in Chicago, IL. Lester graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1976. According to Medicare claims data, Lester cared for 81 Medicare patients across 81 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete exam of visual system.
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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
- (773) 434-6228
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5026 SO ASHLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60609
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
81 services · 81 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
48 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
33 | 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.
Other optometrists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Herro?
Dr. Herro is an optometrist in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Herro's address?
Dr. Herro is listed at 5026 So Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609. 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. Herro?
The number on file is (773) 434-6228. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Herro's NPI number?
Dr. Herro's National Provider Identifier is 1851420590. 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. Herro train?
Dr. Herro attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Herro been practicing?
Dr. Herro has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Herro perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Herro provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Herro confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Herro. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.