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Dr. James A Katz, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1477587509

Dr. James A Katz, MD is an Ophthalmology in Des Plaines, Illinois. Graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/Chm-Urb) in 1991, 35 years ago. Practices with Suburban Eye Consultants SC, a 4-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Illinois.

Years since qualifying
35
Trained at
University of Illinois College of Med (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/Chm-Urb)
Licensed in
IL
In the registry since
2006
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 Golf Rd Ste 300
Des Plaines, IL 60016-4029
Phone: (847) 824-3127
Fax: (847) 824-3347
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 036093165 (IL)

Record details

NPI number1477587509
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 11, 2006
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 26, 2025
Certification dateSeptember 26, 2025
Mailing address8901 Golf Rd Ste 300, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4029

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 1991 (35 years in practice)
Group practice Suburban Eye Consultants S.C. — 4 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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