VISHAL K PATEL OD PC
NPI 1669938148
Optometrist in Northlake, IL

Q: What is Vishal K Patel Od PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vishal K Patel Od PC is 1669938148. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2019. The provider is doing business as Essential Eye Care.

Q: What is Vishal K Patel Od PC's specialty?

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

Active since February 20, 2019

137 W NORTH AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164(847) 501-0319 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Vishal K Patel Od Pc NPPES

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

VISHAL K PATEL OD PC (NPI 1669938148), doing business as Essential Eye Care, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Northlake, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since February 2019. The organization lists Vishal K Patel, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669938148

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameVISHAL K PATEL OD PC

Location Address137 W NORTH AVENorthlake, IL 60164-2316

Mailing Address1802 E Basswood LnMt Prospect, IL 60056-1810 · (847) 501-0319

Phone(847) 501-0319

Organization SubpartYes

Authorized OfficialVishal K PatelOwner · (847) 501-0319

Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2019

✔ NPI 1669938148 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.

137 W NORTH AVE, Northlake, IL 60164

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsEssential Eye Care

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid046010655IL

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 Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.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)

Vishal K Patel Od Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Vishal K Patel Od PC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Vishal Patel, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1427499797

137 W NORTH AVE VISION CENTER
Northlake, IL 60164

(708) 409-0047

✔ PECOS0.6 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 Vishal K Patel Od PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vishal K Patel Od PC is 1669938148. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2019. The provider is doing business as Essential Eye Care.

Where is Vishal K Patel Od PC located?

Vishal K Patel Od PC is located at 137 W North Ave, Northlake, IL 60164. The listed phone number is (847) 501-0319.

What is Vishal K Patel Od PC's specialty?

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

Is Vishal K Patel Od PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vishal K Patel Od PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Vishal K Patel Od PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Vishal K Patel Od PC. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Vishal K Patel Od PC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Vishal K Patel Od PC 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 Vishal K Patel Od PC was last updated on February 20, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.