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ALEXANDER JAMES ALTMAN MD
NPI 1376171553
Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Active since April 01, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1009 S WOOD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 996-3937 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 1, 2025, May 2, 2024, Apr 1, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Alexander James Altman Md NPPES

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

ALEXANDER JAMES ALTMAN MD (NPI 1376171553) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036169110) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376171553
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER JAMES ALTMANCredential: MD
Location Address1009 S WOOD STChicago, IL 60612-3747
Mailing Address235 Grand St. Jersey City, Nj 07302, Apt 3412Jersey City, NJ 07302-4290 · (610) 451-4168
Phone(312) 996-3937
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDrexel University College Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1376171553 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036169110✔ Licensed in NJ · 036169110
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.
1009 S WOOD ST, Chicago, IL 60612
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103-2496 · Phone (973) 972-4300
Location 2185 S Orange AveNewark, NJ 07103-2757 · Phone (973) 972-4595

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

Alexander James Altman 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 ID5597201152
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240719001691, I20250826003984, I20250826004537
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

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 office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number140150
Location1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · York, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390101
Location1701 Innovation DriveYork, PA 17408 · York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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.

SAMUEL JOHN OHLANDER M.D.
Urology
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-2779
DR. KAROLINA AGATA PLONOWSKA-HIRSCHFELD MD
Otolaryngology
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (314) 362-7509
BETTY SITU
Ophthalmology
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-3937
SAMANTHA ROBERTS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-2279
DR. AMBER TIFFANY RANDOLPH MD
Ophthalmology
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-7445
ANGELA YARU CHANG MD
Ophthalmology
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-7445
CHRISTOPHER CHUNG MD
Ophthalmology
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-3937
MS. ALEXANDRA CHRISTINA SCHENCK CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 413-8459

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 Alexander Altman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Altman is 1376171553. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2020.

Where is Alexander Altman located?

Alexander Altman practices at 1009 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 996-3937.

What is Alexander Altman's specialty?

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

Is Alexander Altman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Altman 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.

Is Alexander Altman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Altman is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics and Upmc Memorial.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Altman was last updated on April 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.