SHMAILA S TAHIR OD
NPI 1093709230
Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Active since September 02, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616(312) 949-7121(312) 949-7642 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 22, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Shmaila S Tahir Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SHMAILA S TAHIR OD (NPI 1093709230) is an individual optometrist in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (046009171) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093709230
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameSHMAILA S TAHIRCredential: OD
Location Address3241 S MICHIGAN AVEChicago, IL 60616-3849
Mailing Address3241 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616-3849 · (312) 949-7121 · Fax (312) 949-7642
Fax(312) 949-7642
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateSeptember 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 22, 2008
NPI 1093709230 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in IL · 046009171
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid046009171IL
Medicare PINL72604IL
Medicare UPINU77712

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Shmaila S Tahir Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9830228683
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100603000677
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60616 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Optometrist
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Optometrist
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Optometrist
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Optometrist
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Optometrist
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Optometrist
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Optometrist
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Optometrist
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Shmaila Tahir's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shmaila Tahir is 1093709230. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 2, 2005.

Where is Shmaila Tahir located?

Shmaila Tahir practices at 3241 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616. The listed phone number is (312) 949-7121.

What is Shmaila Tahir's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Shmaila Tahir enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shmaila Tahir is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Shmaila Tahir accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Shmaila Tahir as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shmaila Tahir was last updated on December 22, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.