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- 9621 Southwest Hwy, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
About Dr. Dado
Based in Oak Lawn, IL, Ralph N. Dado, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Ralph graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1976. Medicare claims data shows Ralph provided 884 services to 645 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1811956725 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (708) 425-8888
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9621 SOUTHWEST HWY
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
884 services · 645 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
321 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
311 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
163 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
77 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
12 | 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
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 1
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 Oak Lawn 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1976 at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Dado's specialty?
Dr. Dado is an eye doctor in Oak Lawn, 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. Dado?
Dr. Dado is listed at 9621 Southwest Hwy, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Dado?
The number on file is (708) 425-8888. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Dado?
Dr. Dado's National Provider Identifier is 1811956725. 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. Dado's medical education?
Dr. Dado attended Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Dado have?
Dr. Dado has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Dado known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dado provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Dado's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Dado. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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