Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kathryn Winkler, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Des Plaines, IL

  • NPI 1043586522
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
940 Lee St
Des Plaines, IL 600166555
(847) 299-5501

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 10, 2025
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036145347

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043586522. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
949
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$140,970
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 275 204 $93
92285 Photography of content of eyes 185 183 $23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 91 88 $64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 77 77 $118
68840 Probing of nasal tear duct 60 46 $157
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 56 44 $94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 42 38 $59
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid 35 35 $863
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 31 31 $175
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 28 26 $133

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Des Plaines Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 155. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,114
Transactions
28
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 10 $597.48
Abbvie INC. 11 $265.40
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $101.53
Amgen INC. 5 $100.56
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $49.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,114

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
138
Patients
95
Total drug cost
$1,864
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 105 84 $1,273
Latanoprost Generic 18 0 $492
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 15 11 $100

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kathryn Winkler's medical specialty?
Dr. Kathryn Winkler practices Ophthalmology Physician in Des Plaines, IL.
Where does Dr. Kathryn Winkler practice?
Dr. Kathryn Winkler practices at 940 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 600166555. Office phone: 8472995501.
What is Dr. Kathryn Winkler's NPI?
Dr. Kathryn Winkler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043586522, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kathryn Winkler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kathryn Winkler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kathryn Winkler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS 92285); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.