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DR. JOAN C WHELCHEL M.D.
NPI 1912958992
Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Active since May 13, 2006
104 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60603(312) 553-1818 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Joan C Whelchel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOAN C WHELCHEL M.D. (NPI 1912958992) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since May 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912958992
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOAN C WHELCHELCredential: M.D.
Location Address104 S MICHIGAN AVEChicago, IL 60603-5902
Mailing Address1536 N Wieland StChicago, IL 60610-1233 · (312) 943-5312
Phone(312) 553-1818
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1912958992 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
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.
104 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60603
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Other Identifiers 4

Other31601613IL · Blue Cross Blue Shield
OtherIL9240IL · Eyemed
Other1006811IL · Aetna
Other1268478IL · United Healthcare

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. LILLIAN OBUCINA D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
104 S MICHIGAN AVE, 727
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Cook County (312) 909-2839
LIBRADA M.MANALIGOD,MD.S.C
Specialist
104 S MICHIGAN AVE, SUITE 830
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Cook County (312) 372-8384
LAKESIDE EYE CLINIC INC
Preferred Provider Organization
104 S MICHIGAN AVE, 410
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Cook County (312) 553-1818
PROCARE 4268 YANKEE, L.L.C.
Pharmacy
104 S MICHIGAN AVE, SUITE 619
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Cook County (312) 252-7204

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

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What is Joan Whelchel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joan Whelchel is 1912958992. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2006.

Where is Joan Whelchel located?

Joan Whelchel practices at 104 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603. The listed phone number is (312) 553-1818.

What is Joan Whelchel's specialty?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joan Whelchel was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 28 days 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.