DR. KENT ALAN KIRK M.D.
NPI 1154340941
Ophthalmology in River Forest, IL

Q: What is Kent Kirk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Kirk is 1154340941. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Q: What is Kent Kirk'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 Kent Kirk was last updated on April 4, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

77.92/100

CMS Quality Rating

7427 LAKE ST, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305(708) 771-3334(708) 771-9614 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Kent Alan Kirk M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KENT ALAN KIRK M.D. (NPI 1154340941) is an individual ophthalmology provider in River Forest, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036070489) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154340941

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KENT ALAN KIRKCredential: M.D.

Location Address7427 LAKE STRiver Forest, IL 60305-1817

Mailing Address7427 Lake StRiver Forest, IL 60305-1817 · (708) 771-3334 · Fax (708) 771-9614

Phone(708) 771-3334

Fax(708) 771-9614

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 1985

Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 2023

NPPES CertifiedApril 4, 2023

✔ NPI 1154340941 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036070489

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.

7427 LAKE ST, River Forest, IL 60305

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Other Identifiers 3

Other1607956IL · Bc/bs Illinois

Other362658561IL · Fed Tax Id #

Medicaid36070489IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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

Dr. Kent Alan Kirk M.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 ID2769382969

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101115001121

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

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.

890 services847 patients

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012

This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.

371 services284 patients

Photography of the retina 92250

Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.

344 services336 patients

Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136

This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.

230 services163 patients

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

199 services124 patients

New patient complete exam of visual system 92004

A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.

144 services144 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60305 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.

77.92/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

26.41

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020

Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$62.43 avg. paid by Medicare

Spherocylinder, trifocal, plano to plus or minus 4.00d sphere, .12-2.00d cylinder, per lens V2303

Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N

1 supplier15 claims26 services$51.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

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