1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Optometrist
  6. NPI Profile

DR. CHRISTOPHER NGUYEN OD
NPI 1912762238
Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Active since February 15, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1009 S WOOD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(617) 240-6390 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Nguyen Od NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER NGUYEN OD (NPI 1912762238) is an individual optometrist in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (046011990) and active in the NPI registry since February 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics, and maintains a secondary practice location in Conroe.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912762238
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER NGUYENCredential: OD
Location Address1009 S WOOD STChicago, IL 60612-3747
Mailing Address9306 Steam Springs DrSpring, TX 77379-3738 · (617) 240-6390
Phone(617) 240-6390
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1912762238 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 046011990✔ Licensed in TX · 11047TG
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.
1009 S WOOD ST, Chicago, IL 60612
Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1381 S Loop 336 W Ste 1300Conroe, TX 77304-3352 · Phone (617) 240-6390

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana 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. Christopher Nguyen 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 ID7810499480
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250904001942
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 Illinois Hospital And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number140150
Location1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

SAMUEL JOHN OHLANDER M.D.
Urology
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-2779
DR. KAROLINA AGATA PLONOWSKA-HIRSCHFELD MD
Otolaryngology
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (314) 362-7509
BETTY SITU
Ophthalmology
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-3937
SAMANTHA ROBERTS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-2279
DR. AMBER TIFFANY RANDOLPH MD
Ophthalmology
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-7445
ANGELA YARU CHANG MD
Ophthalmology
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-7445
CHRISTOPHER CHUNG MD
Ophthalmology
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-3937
MS. ALEXANDRA CHRISTINA SCHENCK CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1009 S WOOD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 413-8459

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 Christopher Nguyen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Nguyen is 1912762238. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2024.

Where is Christopher Nguyen located?

Christopher Nguyen practices at 1009 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (617) 240-6390.

What is Christopher Nguyen's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Nguyen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Nguyen 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 Christopher Nguyen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Christopher Nguyen 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 Christopher Nguyen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Nguyen is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Nguyen was last updated on August 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.