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DR. LUDWIG CHAD KUHAR O.D.
NPI 1104839166
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Shorewood, IL

Active since August 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
932 BROOK FOREST AVE, SHOREWOOD, IL 60431(815) 577-0020(815) 577-3884 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Ludwig Chad Kuhar O.d. NPPES

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

DR. LUDWIG CHAD KUHAR O.D. (NPI 1104839166) is an individual corneal and contact management provider in Shorewood, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (46-009027) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104839166
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. LUDWIG CHAD KUHARCredential: O.D.
Location Address932 BROOK FOREST AVEShorewood, IL 60431-8807
Mailing Address932 Brook Forest AveShorewood, IL 60431-8807 · (815) 577-0020 · Fax (815) 577-3884
Phone(815) 577-0020
Fax(815) 577-3884
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007
✔ NPI 1104839166 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 46-009027
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
932 BROOK FOREST AVE, Shorewood, IL 60431
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINU80936IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ludwig Chad Kuhar O.d. 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 ID9234323734
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101101001208
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ludwig Kuhar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Kuhar Vision Care PC
0.2 mi
Optometrist
932 BROOK FOREST AVE
Shorewood, IL 60404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508174947 (815) 577-0020

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
111 services108 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
36 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60431 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
$137.43 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $34.35 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.38 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $18.59 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
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.

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 Ludwig Kuhar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ludwig Kuhar is 1104839166. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2006.

Where is Ludwig Kuhar located?

Ludwig Kuhar practices at 932 Brook Forest Ave, Shorewood, IL 60431. The listed phone number is (815) 577-0020.

What is Ludwig Kuhar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Ludwig Kuhar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ludwig Kuhar 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ludwig Kuhar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ludwig Kuhar reassigns Medicare benefits to Kuhar Vision Care PC (Shorewood, IL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ludwig Kuhar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ludwig Kuhar accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 9 other insurers list Ludwig Kuhar 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 Ludwig Kuhar was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.