DEPT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
NPI 1720208135
Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL
About Dept Of Ophthalmology NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DEPT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY (NPI 1720208135) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. The organization lists Kailas Sanghani, Director Of Finance, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 2
Group Practice 1
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)
Dept Of Ophthalmology is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
2,107Medicare enrollment records show 2,107 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dept Of Ophthalmology, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 250 practice at this address and 1,202 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 71
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 2,107Chicago, IL 60612
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 The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois's NPI number?
The NPI number for The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois is 1720208135. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2007. The provider is also known as Dept Of Ophthalmology.
Where is The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois located?
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois is located at 1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 996-0933.
What is The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2,107 clinicians in 71 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois. 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (289), Pediatric Medicine (250) and Internal Medicine (153). Of these, 250 practice at this address and 1,202 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter from Meridian list The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois 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 The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois was last updated on November 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.
# Dept Of Ophthalmology · NPI 1720208135
Ophthalmology organization in Chicago, Illinois. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 26, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1720208135 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** April 26, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **Legal business name:** The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Kailas Sanghani, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1855 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60612-7243
- **Phone:** (312) 996-0933
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 2,107 clinicians in 71 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Nurse Practitioner (289), Pediatric Medicine (250), Internal Medicine (153); 250 practice at this address and 1,202 within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1720208135/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 7, 2023
- **Other identifiers:** Other CA3699 (IL); Other 01615121 (IL)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1720208135) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.