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DR. SARAH M EL-KHAZENDAR OD
NPI 1770003055
Optometrist - Vision Therapy in Downers Grove, IL

Active since June 27, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3450 LACEY RD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515(630) 743-4500(630) 743-4537 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Jul 22, 2024, Oct 4, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Sarah M El-khazendar Od NPPES

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

DR. SARAH M EL-KHAZENDAR OD (NPI 1770003055) is an individual vision therapy provider in Downers Grove, Illinois, licensed in Texas (11276) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770003055
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152WV0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARAH M EL-KHAZENDARCredential: OD
Location Address3450 LACEY RDDowners Grove, IL 60515-5430
Mailing Address3450 Lacey RdDowners Grove, IL 60515-5430 · (630) 743-4500 · Fax (630) 743-4537
Phone(630) 743-4500
Fax(630) 743-4537
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1770003055 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Vision TherapyEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WV0400X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 11276
Definition
Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.
Also ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X · License 11276 (TX)
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 Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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

Dr. Sarah M El-khazendar 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 ID6800130881
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240923002719
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

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 Sarah El-khazendar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah El-khazendar is 1770003055. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2017.

Where is Sarah El-khazendar located?

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

What is Sarah El-khazendar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Vision Therapy, with taxonomy code 152WV0400X.

Is Sarah El-khazendar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah El-khazendar 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 Sarah El-khazendar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Sarah El-khazendar 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.

Is Sarah El-khazendar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah El-khazendar is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah El-khazendar was last updated on October 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.