WICKER PARK EYE CENTER
NPI 1699943316
Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Active since February 15, 2008CLIA 14D2054704 · Waiver
2222 W DIVISION ST, SUITE 135, CHICAGO, IL 60622(773) 376-2020(773) 376-2227 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 12, 2018, Sep 16, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Wicker Park Eye Center NPPES

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

WICKER PARK EYE CENTER (NPI 1699943316) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 25, 2027 and lists Daniel J Tepper, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699943316
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameLOTUS EYECARE, INC.
Location Address2222 W DIVISION ST, SUITE 135Chicago, IL 60622-2717
Mailing Address2222 W Division St, Suite 135Chicago, IL 60622-2717 · (773) 376-2020 · Fax (773) 376-2227
Fax(773) 376-2227
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDaniel J TepperOwner · (773) 376-2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1699943316 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · IL0 36096708
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.
2222 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWicker Park Eye Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036096708IL

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Wicker Park Eye Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Wicker Park Eye Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Optometry
NPI 1962767525
2222 W DIVISION ST STE 135
Chicago, IL 60622
(737) 376-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ophthalmology
NPI 1629088604
2222 W DIVISION ST STE 135
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 376-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 14D2054704

Wicker Park Eye Center (dba) Lotus Eye Care · Chicago, IL
Active · expires Feb 25, 2027
CLIA Number14D2054704
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 26, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 25, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDaniel Tepper M D
Laboratory Phone(773) 376-2020
Laboratory LocationWicker Park Eye Center (dba) Lotus Eye Care2222 W Division St, Ste 135, Chicago, IL 60622
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Lotus Eyecare, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Lotus Eyecare, Inc. is 1699943316. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2008. The provider is doing business as Wicker Park Eye Center.

Where is Lotus Eyecare, Inc. located?

Lotus Eyecare, Inc. is located at 2222 W Division St Suite 135, Chicago, IL 60622. The listed phone number is (773) 376-2020.

What is Lotus Eyecare, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Lotus Eyecare, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lotus Eyecare, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Lotus Eyecare, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Lotus Eyecare, Inc., in Ophthalmology and Optometry. 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, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Lotus Eyecare, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 14D2054704) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 25, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Lotus Eyecare, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Lotus Eyecare, Inc. 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 Lotus Eyecare, Inc. was last updated on September 12, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.