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- 7055 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
About Dr. Mccarthy
Timothy J. McCarthy, DO practices ophthalmology in Oak Park, IL. Timothy is a 1997 graduate of Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. According to Medicare claims data, Timothy cared for 2,685 Medicare patients across 3,425 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of content of eyes, and photography of the retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487632782.
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
- (708) 848-2030
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7055 W NORTH AVE
Oak Park, IL 60302
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
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
3,425 services · 2,685 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
83 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
52 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
596 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
464 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
445 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
382 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
375 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
242 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other eye doctors in Oak Park 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1997 at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. McCarthy's specialty?
Dr. McCarthy is an eye doctor in Oak Park, 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. McCarthy?
Dr. McCarthy is listed at 7055 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. McCarthy?
The number on file is (708) 848-2030. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. McCarthy's NPI number?
Dr. McCarthy's National Provider Identifier is 1487632782. 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. McCarthy's medical education?
Dr. McCarthy attended Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. McCarthy been practicing?
Dr. McCarthy has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. McCarthy known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. McCarthy performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, probing of nasal tear duct and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; 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 photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. McCarthy confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. McCarthy. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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