Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Daniel Ahrens

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · Pediatric Optometrist · Vision Therapy Optometrist · Blue Island, IL

  • NPI 1700299658
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13114 S Western Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 388-1228

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 3, 2014
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #046010807

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700299658. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
936
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$50,425
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears 248 104 $22
92285 Photography of content of eyes 233 158 $24
92250 Photography of the retina 128 126 $36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 90 61 $136
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 85 85 $132
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 53 42 $64
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 37 37 $155
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 33 26 $35
92134 Imaging of retina 29 23 $39

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Blue Island Optometrist, average services per provider: 136. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,445
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 4 $1,374.12
CooperVision INC. 3 $70.54

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,063
Food and Beverage
$382

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
171
Patients
25
Total drug cost
$8,947
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 94 25 $2,413
Timolol Maleate Generic 33 0 $346
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 16 0 $230
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 15 0 $5,343
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 13 0 $615

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Daniel Ahrens's medical specialty?
Dr. Daniel Ahrens practices Optometrist in Blue Island, IL.
Where does Dr. Daniel Ahrens practice?
Dr. Daniel Ahrens practices at 13114 S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406. Office phone: 7083881228.
What is Dr. Daniel Ahrens's NPI?
Dr. Daniel Ahrens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700299658, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Daniel Ahrens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Ahrens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Daniel Ahrens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Microfluid analysis of tears (HCPCS 83861); Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS 92285); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.