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- 8901 Golf Rd Ste 300, Des Plaines, IL 60016
About Dr. Patil
Rakhi Patil, MD is a healthcare provider in Des Plaines, IL specializing in ophthalmology. Rakhi trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University, graduating in 1999. Medicare claims data shows Rakhi provided 5,320 services to 4,791 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and exam of the internal drainage system of eye. This provider record is associated with NPI 1740213495.
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
- (847) 824-3127
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
8901 GOLF RD STE 300
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
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
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
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,320 services · 4,791 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
151 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
28 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
13 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,707 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
771 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
653 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
478 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
441 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
354 | 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Des Plaines 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
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 is Dr. Patil's specialty?
Dr. Patil 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. Patil?
Dr. Patil is listed at 8901 Golf Rd Ste 300, 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. Patil?
The number on file is (847) 824-3127. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Patil?
Dr. Patil's National Provider Identifier is 1740213495. 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. Patil's medical education?
Dr. Patil attended Rush Medical College of Rush University, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Patil have?
Dr. Patil has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Patil known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Patil performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 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 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. Patil. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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