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- 304 W Hay St, Suite 311, Decatur, IL 62526
About Dr. Alward
Phillip D. Alward, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Decatur, IL specializing in ophthalmology. Phillip trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1977. Medicare claims data shows Phillip provided 335 services to 236 patients. The services billed most often include removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, and closure of tear duct opening using plug. This provider record is associated with NPI 1699735415.
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
- (217) 698-3030
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
304 W HAY ST SUITE 311
Decatur, IL 62526
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
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
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
- Endothelial corneal transplant
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
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
335 services · 236 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
122 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
53 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
39 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
11 | 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 Decatur 5
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 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Phillip D. Alward?
Phillip D. Alward is an eye doctor in Decatur, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Phillip D. Alward's address?
Phillip D. Alward is listed at 304 W Hay St Suite 311, Decatur, IL 62526. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Phillip D. Alward?
The number on file is (217) 698-3030. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Phillip D. Alward?
Phillip D. Alward's National Provider Identifier is 1699735415. 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 Phillip D. Alward train?
Phillip D. Alward 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 Phillip D. Alward have?
Phillip D. Alward has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Phillip D. Alward perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Phillip D. Alward performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Phillip D. Alward's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Phillip D. Alward. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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