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MERIAM BEN HADJ TAHAR MD
NPI 1659012896
Ophthalmology in Maywood, IL

Active since April 03, 2022PECOS Enrolled
2160 S 1ST AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153(888) 584-7888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 21, 2023, Jun 9, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar Md NPPES

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

MERIAM BEN HADJ TAHAR MD (NPI 1659012896) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Maywood, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125.079643) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659012896
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameMERIAM BEN HADJ TAHARCredential: MD
Location Address2160 S 1ST AVEMaywood, IL 60153-3328
Mailing Address21 Clubside DrWillowbrook, IL 60527-2252 · (847) 630-1721
Phone(888) 584-7888
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 21, 2023
✔ NPI 1659012896 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 125.079643
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 ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2160 S 1ST AVE, Maywood, IL 60153
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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)

Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar Md 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 Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Chicagoland Cataract And Lasik Sc
31 mi
Ophthalmology
1880 W WINCHESTER RD STE 105
Libertyville, IL 60048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891348355 (847) 362-3811

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 60153 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 20

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

ANITA OZA NAGAMINE M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (708) 216-9000
DR. BRYCE ANDREW PASCHOLD D.P.M.
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (708) 216-4254
DR. ANTONIO HERNANDO IGLESIAS M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (708) 216-9000
IAN CHARLES MCCOMB
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (708) 216-9000
JAMES WU D.O.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (708) 216-9000
PAIGE T SONG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (888) 584-7888
ELIZABETH CHO
Orthopaedic Surgery
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (708) 216-1274
DR. CATHRYN T SAWALSKI DO, MBA
Internal Medicine
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (888) 584-7888

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 Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar is 1659012896. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2022.

Where is Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar located?

Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar practices at 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153. The listed phone number is (888) 584-7888.

What is Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar's specialty?

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

Is Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar reassigns Medicare benefits to Chicagoland Cataract And Lasik Sc (Libertyville, IL). 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 Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Meriam Ben Hadj Tahar was last updated on June 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.