CHARLES A FARON OD
NPI 1740265933
Optometrist in Downers Grove, IL

Q: What is Charles Faron's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Faron is 1740265933. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 9, 2005.

Q: What is Charles Faron's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Faron was last updated on April 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.

Active since December 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

85.34/100

CMS Quality Rating

3450 LACEY RD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515(630) 743-4500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Charles A Faron Od NPPES

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

CHARLES A FARON OD (NPI 1740265933) is an individual optometrist in Downers Grove, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (046008232) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740265933

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameCHARLES A FARONCredential: OD

Location Address3450 LACEY RDDowners Grove, IL 60515-5430

Mailing Address3450 Lacey RdDowners Grove, IL 60515-5430 · (630) 743-4500

Phone(630) 743-4500

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateDecember 9, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 2025

NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2025

✔ NPI 1740265933 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 046008232

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.

3450 LACEY RD, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Charles A Faron Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID648304568

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100813000993

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

17 services17 patients

New patient complete exam of visual system 92004

A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.

14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60515 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

$137.43 typical visit price

range $59.81 – $181.38

Typical copayment $34.35 (range $14.95 – $45.34)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$74.38 typical visit price

range $19.15 – $147.12

Typical copayment $18.59 (range $4.78 – $36.78)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.34/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

98.74

Improvement Activities

Cost

52.81

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.

DR. AARLAN VINCENT ACETO OD

Optometrist

3450 LACEY RD
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Dupage County (630) 743-4807

BEHNAM DARVISHAN DMD

Dentist (General Practice)

3450 LACEY RD
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Dupage County (630) 743-4500

RITA ANDREJA SINCLAIR PA-C

Physician Assistant

3450 LACEY RD
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Dupage County (630) 743-7500

DR. KIMBERLY A HUNTINGTON-ALFANO D.O.

Family Medicine

3450 LACEY RD
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Dupage County (630) 743-4500

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Speech-Language Pathologist

3450 LACEY RD
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Dupage County (630) 743-4500

MS. KIMBERLY S HOFFER M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

3450 LACEY RD, ALUMNI HALL 206
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Dupage County (630) 743-4500

JESSICA N CONROY OD

Optometrist

3450 LACEY RD
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Dupage County (630) 743-4500

LAUREN MAXON FERGUSON CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

3450 LACEY RD
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Dupage County (630) 743-4500

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 Charles Faron's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Faron is 1740265933. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 9, 2005.

Where is Charles Faron located?

Charles Faron practices at 3450 Lacey Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515. The listed phone number is (630) 743-4500.

What is Charles Faron's specialty?

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

Is Charles Faron enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Faron is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Charles Faron accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Charles Faron 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 Charles Faron was last updated on April 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.