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DR. KRISTI LEIGH MICHELS MD
NPI 1124574280
Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Kristi Michels's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristi Michels is 1124574280. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2016.

Q: What is Kristi Michels's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristi Michels was last updated on July 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 42 days 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.

Active since August 29, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

251 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 926-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 20, 2026, Jun 17, 2020, Mar 21, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Kristi Leigh Michels Md NPPES

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

DR. KRISTI LEIGH MICHELS MD (NPI 1124574280) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125.075484) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 6 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124574280

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTI LEIGH MICHELSCredential: MD

Location Address251 E HURON STChicago, IL 60611-3055

Mailing Address33080 Utica Rd Ste BFraser, MI 48026-2038 · (586) 296-7250 · Fax (586) 296-7256

Phone(312) 926-2000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateAugust 29, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 20, 2026

✔ NPI 1124574280 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 125.075484✔ Licensed in MI · 4301513993

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

251 E HURON ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 11701 South Blvd E Ste 180Rochester Hills, MI 48307-6115 · Phone (248) 293-5161 · Fax (248) 564-2954

Location 211441 E 12 Mile RdWarren, MI 48093-2639 · Phone (586) 756-5060 · Fax (586) 756-9783

Location 3621 W 11 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48067-2201 · Phone (248) 541-4200 · Fax (248) 541-4969

Location 4257 Haggerty RdCommerce Township, MI 48390-3950 · Phone (248) 716-4450 · Fax (248) 716-4470

Location 533080 Utica Rd Ste BFraser, MI 48026-2038 · Phone (586) 296-7250 · Fax (586) 296-7256

Location 61000 Pine Grove AvePort Huron, MI 48060-3733 · Phone (810) 982-3200 · Fax (810) 982-4480

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1124574280MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Priority Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kristi Leigh Michels Md 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 ID143643783

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250723000837

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 60611 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.

MARK WANG M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

251 E HURON ST, FEINBERG PAVILION
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 503-8144

DR. MARLEY ANN DOYLE M/D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

251 E HURON ST, GALTER 3-150, C
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 926-6895

CASSIDY SCHWAB MD

Anesthesiology