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ARCHER EYE CENTER
NPI 1467940254
Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Active since April 26, 2018CLIA 14D2218246 · Waiver
7001 W ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638(773) 229-8818(773) 229-8423 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Archer Eye Center NPPES

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

ARCHER EYE CENTER (NPI 1467940254) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 25, 2027 and lists Babu Narayan Ponakala, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467940254
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameOPHTHALMOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF ILLINOIS, S.C.
Location Address7001 W ARCHER AVEChicago, IL 60638-2201
Mailing Address409 W Ogden AveWestmont, IL 60559-1421 · (309) 649-8006 · Fax (888) 598-6004
Phone(773) 229-8818
Fax(773) 229-8423
Organization SubpartYesParent: Ophthalmology Consultants Of Il, Sc
Authorized OfficialBabu Narayan PonakalaOwner · (630) 964-9800
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2018
✔ NPI 1467940254 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
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.
Also ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X
7001 W ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60638
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsArcher Eye Center

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Archer Eye Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Archer Eye Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Babu Ponakala, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1457432742
7001 W ARCHER AVE
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 229-8818
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Serene Fakhoury, OD
Optometry
NPI 1780576702
12150 S HARLEM AVE
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 274-8700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.4 mi
Diana Masolak, OD
Optometry
NPI 1144077496
3450 LACEY RD
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 743-4500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Reshma John, OD
Optometry
NPI 1578121349
864 ORLAND SQUARE DR
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 403-3060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Tatjana Glasser, OD
Optometry
NPI 1336625169
1763 FREEDOM DR STE 129
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 445-0095
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 14D2218246

Archer Eye Center · Chicago, IL
Active · expires Mar 25, 2027
CLIA Number14D2218246
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 26, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 25, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNarayan B. Ponakala
Laboratory Phone(773) 229-8818
Laboratory LocationArcher Eye Center7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C. is 1467940254. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2018. The provider is doing business as Archer Eye Center.

Where is Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C. located?

Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C. is located at 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. The listed phone number is (773) 229-8818.

What is Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C.'s specialty?

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

Is Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C.. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Optometry (4) and Ophthalmology (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 14D2218246) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 25, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C. was last updated on April 26, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.