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Physician

AHMAD AREF, M.D.

Ophthalmology

CHICAGO, IL, 60612
NPI: 1053522540

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Ophthalmology

CHICAGO, IL

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

312-996-3900

hospital.uillinois.edu

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Common Procedures for Ophthalmology

Cataract SurgeryLASIK/Refractive SurgeryGlaucoma TreatmentRetinal ExaminationIntravitreal InjectionCorneal TransplantEyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Visual Field TestingOCT ScanYAG Laser Capsulotomy

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
87.1/100High
Quality
70.8
Promoting Interoperability
100.0
Improvement Activities
40.0
Cost
52.8

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
66174
Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye
$5,012$470$37520
66982
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
$4,588$696$54415
66984
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
$3,273$485$38095
65820
Incision to improve eye fluid flow
$3,184$853$67323
66991
Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
$3,004$708$54916
65855
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
$2,029$214$14838
66821
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
$1,546$323$24615
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$736$140$10261
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$534$102$70710
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
$453$89$5913
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$362$69$46130
92136
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
$235$59$4478
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
$207$22$15125
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
$200$154$11712
92134
Imaging of retina
$169$25$2019
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
$155$130$90108
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
$131$27$18197
92012
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
$110$93$68192
92250
Photography of the retina
$102$21$1641
92020
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye
$99$20$15109
92025
Ct scan of cornea
$94$20$1555
76514
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
$78$8$649
92201
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
$31$26$1942

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.