Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Daniel Alter, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Des Plaines, IL

  • NPI 1033184528
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8901 W. Golf RD, 206
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 699-0006
fax (847) 699-1744
Mailing address
8901 W. Golf Road, 206
Des Plaines, IL 600166850

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 20, 2021
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036092973 · Illinois #036-092973
Medicaid
IL #36092973

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033184528. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
39,489
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$3,382,118
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 23,640 73 $36
92134 Imaging of retina 2,967 1,159 $41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 2,917 1,099 $129
67028 Injection of drug into eye 2,386 435 $128
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 2,194 951 $16
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg 1,625 315 $71
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 1,372 122 $870
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg 512 16 $151
92250 Photography of the retina 473 294 $37
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye 378 362 $140

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,051. This provider delivers 38× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$426
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 14 $229.04
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 4 $134.66
Genentech USA, Inc. 2 $43.16
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $18.71

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$426

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
242
Patients
155
Total drug cost
$13,271
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 78 58 $2,878
Tobramycin Generic 52 48 $304
Latanoprost Generic 37 16 $811
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 34 21 $395
Bromfenac Sodium Generic 24 12 $2,691
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 17 0 $6,191

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Daniel Alter's medical specialty?
Dr. Daniel Alter practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Des Plaines, IL.
Where does Dr. Daniel Alter practice?
Dr. Daniel Alter practices at 8901 W. Golf RD, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Office phone: 8476990006.
What is Dr. Daniel Alter's NPI?
Dr. Daniel Alter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033184528, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Daniel Alter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Alter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Daniel Alter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.