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RICHARD M AHUJA MD
NPI 1346293438
Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Active since May 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
840 W IRVING PARK RD, SUITE 401, CHICAGO, IL 60613(773) 975-6868 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Richard M Ahuja Md NPPES

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

RICHARD M AHUJA MD (NPI 1346293438) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036102643) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346293438
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD M AHUJACredential: MD
Location Address840 W IRVING PARK RD, SUITE 401Chicago, IL 60613-3011
Mailing AddressPo Box 10616Chicago, IL 60610-0616
Phone(773) 975-6868
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2014
✔ NPI 1346293438 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036102643
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.
840 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60613
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid036102643IL
Medicare UPINH07646

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.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

Richard M Ahuja 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 ID1254406366
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240621002359
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association

Acute Care Hospitals · Morristown, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number440030
Location908 W 4th North StMorristown, TN 37814 · Hamblen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60613 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.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%205 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
100%151 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
100%151 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%722 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
91%175 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 99% · 121 patients
100%123 patients
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
100%24 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 175 patients
0%175 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

ELENA PETRUSEVSKA PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
840 W IRVING PARK RD, STE 301
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (773) 975-3269
LAKEVIEW PULMONARY & SLEEP CONSULTANTS LTD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
840 W IRVING PARK RD, STE 305
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (773) 975-6775
ZIVILE CALDERON FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
840 W IRVING PARK RD, STE 301
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (773) 975-3269
CIELO BELINGON SUERTE MD SC
Pediatrics
840 W IRVING PARK RD, SUITE 304
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (773) 244-8300
SHARDAE ELISE MARTIN LSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
840 W IRVING PARK RD
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (872) 265-1235
MR. DANIEL C SHIN M.D.
Family Medicine
840 W IRVING PARK RD
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (773) 935-4470
MRS. YOLANDA PERAZA ZARAGOZA-DIESFELD L.C.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
840 W IRVING PARK RD, SUITE 203
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (773) 868-6824
PRISTINE FAMILY DENTISTRY LTD
Dentist
840 W IRVING PARK RD, SUITE407
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (773) 248-8580

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 Richard Ahuja's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Ahuja is 1346293438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2006.

Where is Richard Ahuja located?

Richard Ahuja practices at 840 W Irving Park Rd Suite 401, Chicago, IL 60613. The listed phone number is (773) 975-6868.

What is Richard Ahuja's specialty?

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

Is Richard Ahuja enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Ahuja 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 Richard Ahuja accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Richard Ahuja 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.

Is Richard Ahuja affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Ahuja is affiliated with Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Ahuja was last updated on March 3, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.