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ANN E BIDWELL MD
NPI 1144296823
Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Active since February 23, 2006PECOS Enrolled
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
259 E ERIE ST STE 1520, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 695-8150(312) 695-3652 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2021, Mar 17, 2018, Jan 11, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Ann E Bidwell Md NPPES

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

ANN E BIDWELL MD (NPI 1144296823) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036072393) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144296823
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameANN E BIDWELLCredential: MD
Location Address259 E ERIE ST STE 1520Chicago, IL 60611-3111
Mailing Address259 E Erie St Ste 1520Chicago, IL 60611-3111 · (312) 695-8150 · Fax (312) 695-3652
Phone(312) 695-8150
Fax(312) 695-3652
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1144296823 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036072393✔ Licensed in GA · 079589
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.
259 E ERIE ST STE 1520, Chicago, IL 60611
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1675 N Saint Clair St, GALTER 15-150Chicago, IL 60611-5975 · Phone (312) 695-8150 · Fax (312) 503-8152
Location 22070 Pleasant Hill Rd Ste 100Duluth, GA 30096-4659 · Phone (770) 622-2020 · Fax (770) 622-2021

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 (PECOS)

Ann E Bidwell Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Ann Bidwell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

New Hope Eye Center, LLC
580 mi
Ophthalmologic Surgery
2070 PLEASANT HILL RD, SUITE 100
Duluth, GA 30096
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114251402 (770) 622-2020

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

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

CATHERINE JANE THOMAS M.D.
Ophthalmology
259 E ERIE ST STE 1520
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-8150
LIZA MICHELLE COHEN M.D.
Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
259 E ERIE ST STE 1520
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-8150
DAVID J. PALMER, M.D., S.C.
Ophthalmology
259 E ERIE ST STE 1520
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-8150
MISS JAMI LYNN CROWE PA-C
Physician Assistant
259 E ERIE ST STE 1520
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-8150
DR. RIA DIRGHAYU DESAI MD
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
259 E ERIE ST STE 1520
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-8150
DAVID J PALMER M.D.
Ophthalmology
259 E ERIE ST STE 1520
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-8150
KORI GARGANO APRN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
259 E ERIE ST STE 1520
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-8150
TIMOTHY MILTON JANETOS MD, MBA
Ophthalmology
259 E ERIE ST STE 1520
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-8150

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 Ann Bidwell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ann Bidwell is 1144296823. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2006.

Where is Ann Bidwell located?

Ann Bidwell practices at 259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 695-8150.

What is Ann Bidwell's specialty?

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

Is Ann Bidwell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ann Bidwell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ann Bidwell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ann Bidwell reassigns Medicare benefits to New Hope Eye Center, LLC (Duluth, GA). 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 Ann Bidwell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ann Bidwell was last updated on April 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.