Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ahmad Aref work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ahmad Aref at 2 hospitals: Henry Ford Health St John Hospital and University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ahmad Aref see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Hoffman Estates, IL and Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ahmad Aref's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
- Does Ahmad Aref accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ahmad Aref accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Ahmad Aref?
- (847) 882-5848, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ahmad Aref's NPI number?
- 1053522540. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ahmad Aref works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ahmad Aref at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Henry Ford Health St John HospitalDetroit, MI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 230165
- University of Illinois Hospital and ClinicsChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140150
Practice locations
Addresses where Ahmad Aref is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1555 Barrington Rd, Suite 320Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (847) 882‑5848
- 1740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612
- 1855 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612 (312) 996‑6590
- 1855 W Taylor St, Mc648Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 996‑6590
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ahmad Aref as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois1,150 clinicians in the group
- Arlington Eye Physicians LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Hoffman Estates
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hoffman Estates, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053522540 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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