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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: August 09, 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

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 ›

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

GARY V RUBIN MD
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
7001 W ARCHER AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60638
Cook County (773) 229-8818
B NARAYAN PONAKALA MD
Ophthalmology
7001 W ARCHER AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60638
Cook County (773) 229-8818
DR. GARY VINCENT RUBIN M.D.
Ophthalmology
7001 W ARCHER AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60638
Cook County (773) 229-8818

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.

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.

What insurance does Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois, S.C. 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.

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.