NORTHWEST OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATES, LTD
NPI 1609908920
Optometrist in Harwood Heights, IL

Q: What is Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd is 1609908920. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 12, 2007.

Q: What is Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd's specialty?

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

Active since March 12, 2007

4970 N HARLEM AVE, HARWOOD HEIGHTS, IL 60706(708) 867-7838(708) 867-5869 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 4, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd NPPES

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

NORTHWEST OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATES, LTD (NPI 1609908920) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Harwood Heights, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization lists Denice Ann Rice-kelly, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609908920

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameNORTHWEST OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATES, LTD

Location Address4970 N HARLEM AVEHarwood Heights, IL 60706-3552

Mailing Address4970 N Harlem AveHarwood Heights, IL 60706-3552 · (708) 867-7838 · Fax (708) 867-5869

Phone(708) 867-7838

Fax(708) 867-5869

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialDenice Ann Rice-kellyOwner · (708) 867-7838

Enumeration DateMarch 12, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 4, 2008

✔ NPI 1609908920 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

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.

4970 N HARLEM AVE, Harwood Heights, IL 60706

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedL66988IL

Medicare UPINU60758IL

Medicare PIN521020IL

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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 Blue Shield of Wyoming and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Denice Rice Kelly, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1578761979

4970 N HARLEM AVE
Harwood Heights, IL 60706

(708) 867-7838

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Caitlyn Mchugh Glab, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1730539610

45 N BUFFALO GROVE RD
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

(847) 243-8176

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi

Muna Zarour, OD

Optometry

NPI 1477698082

3010 GRAND AVE
Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 377-8122

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare28 mi

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

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 Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd is 1609908920. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 12, 2007.

Where is Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd located?

Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd is located at 4970 N Harlem Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706. The listed phone number is (708) 867-7838.

What is Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd's specialty?

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

Is Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd. 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Oscar Health list Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd 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 Northwest Optometric Associates, Ltd was last updated on January 4, 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.