DR MATTHEW E SCHMIDT & ASSOCIATES OPHTHALMOLOGISTS S.C.
NPI 1942345111
Ophthalmology in Palos Heights, IL

Active since February 21, 2007
7600 W COLLEGE DR, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463(708) 361-0010 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.c. NPPES

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

DR MATTHEW E SCHMIDT & ASSOCIATES OPHTHALMOLOGISTS S.C. (NPI 1942345111) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Palos Heights, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization lists Matthew Edward Schmidt, Medical Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942345111
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameDR MATTHEW E SCHMIDT & ASSOCIATES OPHTHALMOLOGISTS S.C.
Location Address7600 W COLLEGE DRPalos Heights, IL 60463-1001
Mailing Address7600 W College DrPalos Heights, IL 60463-1001 · (708) 361-0010
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMatthew Edward SchmidtMedical Director · (708) 361-0010
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 2011
✔ NPI 1942345111 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.
7600 W COLLEGE DR, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified604070IL · Group Number
Other1615624IL · Blue Cross Blue Shield Il
OtherCI5395IL · Palmetto Gba Railroad Med

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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)

Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Ophthalmology
NPI 1194860395
7600 W COLLEGE DR
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 361-0010
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1295470763
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE STE 1
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-7047
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Optometry
NPI 1487968962
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Optometry
NPI 1194105635
117 W MAIN ST
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 860-5066
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1295140309
7421 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Niles, IL 60714
(773) 775-0811
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Assocoates carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Assocoates

DMEPOS supplier · Palos Heights, ILOperated by Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists Sc
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Assocoates agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20671895
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1993
Supplier Location7600 W College Dr Suite 9Palos Heights, IL 60463
Provider TypePhysician – Ophthalmology
Supplier Specialties
Optician

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses
Cataract Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C. is 1942345111. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2007.

Where is Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C. located?

Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C. is located at 7600 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The listed phone number is (708) 361-0010.

What is Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C.'s specialty?

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

Is Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C.. 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 Optometry (3) and Ophthalmology (2). Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C. accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Assocoates accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C. 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 Dr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists S.C. was last updated on April 6, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.