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MR. ALLEN BRUCE SIMON OD
NPI 1497945430
Optometrist in Des Plaines, IL

Active since July 26, 2007PECOS Enrolled
865 ELMHURST RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016(847) 437-1005 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Mr. Allen Bruce Simon Od NPPES

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

MR. ALLEN BRUCE SIMON OD (NPI 1497945430) is an individual optometrist in Des Plaines, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (046 008700) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497945430
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. ALLEN BRUCE SIMONCredential: OD
Location Address865 ELMHURST RDDes Plaines, IL 60016-5605
Mailing Address8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9Vienna, VA 22182-2442 · (703) 847-8899
Phone(847) 437-1005
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1497945430 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 046 008700
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License 046 008700 (IL)
865 ELMHURST RD, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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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 and more.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 (PECOS)

Mr. Allen Bruce Simon Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60016 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 4

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

DR. SHELLEY S KIM O.D.
Optometrist
865 ELMHURST RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Cook County (847) 437-1005
BEST VISION OPTOMETRY INC
Clinic/Center
865 ELMHURST RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Cook County (847) 437-1005
SYEDA RABAB FATIMA OD
Optometrist
865 ELMHURST RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Cook County (847) 437-1005
MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF ILLINOIS, LLC
Optometrist
865 ELMHURST RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Cook County (847) 437-1005

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 Allen Simon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Allen Simon is 1497945430. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2007.

Where is Allen Simon located?

Allen Simon practices at 865 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016. The listed phone number is (847) 437-1005.

What is Allen Simon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Allen Simon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Allen Simon is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Allen Simon accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 4 other insurers list Allen Simon 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 Allen Simon was last updated on March 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.