Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ahmad Aref, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1053522540
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1855 W Taylor St, Suite 3.171
Chicago, IL 606127242
(312) 996-7030
Mailing address
615 W Deming Pl, Unit 403
Chicago, IL 606142776

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 22, 2013
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036127402 · Florida #FA 1870915
Medicaid
IL #036127402

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053522540. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,476
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$272,082
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 710 405 $102
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 197 185 $27
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 192 105 $93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 130 117 $69
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 125 121 $22
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 109 96 $20
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 108 87 $130
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 95 69 $485
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 78 77 $59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 77 75 $65

In context: peer comparison

Among 73 peers in this city , average services per provider: 211. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16,166
Transactions
34
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 15 $9,663.51
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC. 14 $3,251.08
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $2,125.00
Nova Eye, Inc. 1 $975.00
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $111.00
ABBVIE INC. 1 $25.36
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc. 1 $14.69

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$6,500
Honoraria
$2,500
Consulting Fee
$2,475
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program
$2,125
Food and Beverage
$1,306
Travel and Lodging
$1,260

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,744
Patients
1,503
Total drug cost
$286,973
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 1,350 377 $23,772
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 671 175 $13,080
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 562 185 $13,669
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 549 175 $14,397
Timolol Maleate Generic 359 118 $6,625
Acetazolamide Generic 232 74 $15,500
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 221 110 $8,684
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 197 68 $99,885
Travoprost Generic 100 29 $25,801
Pilocarpine Hcl Generic 99 38 $7,386

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ahmad Aref's medical specialty?
Dr. Ahmad Aref practices Ophthalmology Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Ahmad Aref practice?
Dr. Ahmad Aref practices at 1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 606127242. Office phone: 3129967030.
What is Dr. Ahmad Aref's NPI?
Dr. Ahmad Aref's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053522540, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ahmad Aref accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ahmad Aref accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ahmad Aref commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.