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DR. BESSIE ANTHONY O.D.
NPI 1558538447
Optometrist in Oak Lawn, IL

Active since May 10, 2008PECOS Enrolled
10550 S CICERO AVE, OAK LAWN, IL 60453(708) 499-3911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 10, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Bessie Anthony O.d. NPPES

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

DR. BESSIE ANTHONY O.D. (NPI 1558538447) is an individual optometrist in Oak Lawn, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (046008132) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558538447
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BESSIE ANTHONYCredential: O.D.
Location Address10550 S CICERO AVEOak Lawn, IL 60453-5267
Mailing Address10550 S Cicero AveOak Lawn, IL 60453-5267 · (708) 499-3911
Phone(708) 499-3911
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2008
✔ NPI 1558538447 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 046008132
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.
10550 S CICERO AVE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Bessie Anthony O.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Bessie Anthony reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC
16 mi
Optometrist
9175 CALUMET AVENUE
Munster, IN 46321
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063740744 (219) 836-7800

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60453 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 6

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

MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF ILLINOIS, LLC
Optometrist
10550 S CICERO AVE
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 499-3911
DR. WALTER CHARLES ATKENSON JR. O.D.
Optometrist
10550 S CICERO AVE
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 499-3911
JK OPTICAL, INC
Optometrist
10550 S CICERO AVE
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 499-3911
DR. DUSHIKA RAVENDRARAJAH OD
Optometrist
10550 S CICERO AVE
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 499-3911
DR. CHRISTOPHER M SUOR O.D.
Optometrist
10550 S CICERO AVE
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 499-3911
DR. AMMAR JAWDI O.D.
Optometrist
10550 S CICERO AVE
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Cook County (708) 499-3911

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 Bessie Anthony's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bessie Anthony is 1558538447. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2008.

Where is Bessie Anthony located?

Bessie Anthony practices at 10550 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. The listed phone number is (708) 499-3911.

What is Bessie Anthony's specialty?

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

Is Bessie Anthony enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bessie Anthony is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Bessie Anthony's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bessie Anthony reassigns Medicare benefits to Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC (Munster, IN). The 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 Bessie Anthony's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bessie Anthony accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 10 other insurers list Bessie Anthony 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 Bessie Anthony was last updated on May 10, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.