Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Daniel C Alter, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1033184528

Dr. Daniel C Alter, MD is an Ophthalmology in Des Plaines, Illinois. Graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/Chm-Urb) in 1992, 34 years ago. Practices with Midwest Retina Consultants SC, a 6-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Illinois.

Years since qualifying
34
Trained at
University of Illinois College of Med (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/Chm-Urb)
Licensed in
IL
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

8901 W Golf Rd 206
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (847) 699-0006
Fax: (847) 699-1744
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Specialties & licences

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207WX0107X · Licence 036092973 (IL)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 036-092973 (IL)

Record details

NPI number1033184528
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 20, 2006
Last updated in NPPESDecember 20, 2021
Certification dateDecember 20, 2021
Mailing address8901 W. Golf Road, 206, Des Plaines, IL 60016-6850

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB)
Graduated 1992 (34 years in practice)
Group practice Midwest Retina Consultants Sc — 6 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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