Quick answers
- Does Tamara R. Fountain accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tamara R. Fountain accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Tamara R. Fountain see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 320 Original Medicare patients and 2,247 services for Tamara R. Fountain. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tamara R. Fountain's NPI number?
- 1033110978. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Tamara R. Fountain, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 320 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,247 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)186 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)120 services
- Exam of visual field with intermediate testing (92082)82 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)67 services
- Dilation of tear drainage opening (68801)33 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes21%
- Depression20%
Hospitals where Tamara R. Fountain works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tamara R. Fountain at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston HospitalEvanston, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140010
Practice locations
Addresses where Tamara R. Fountain is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1725 W Harrison St, Suite 906Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 942‑5315
- 740 Waukegan Rd, Suite 360Deerfield, IL 60015
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tamara R. Fountain as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Center Physicians, Ltd.39 clinicians in the group
- Ophthalmology Partners, Ltd.4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Center Physicians, Ltd.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033110978 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians