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Optometry

Doris A. Els, OD

Sees patients in Salem, IL · Illinois

Summary

Doris A. Els, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Salem, IL. NPI 1174583587. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Doris A. Els, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
May acceptAccepts Medicare assignment
48Years since medical school (graduated 1978)
FemaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Doris A. Els see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Salem, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Doris A. Els's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Doris A. Els accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Doris A. Els may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is the phone number for Doris A. Els?
(618) 548-4866, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Doris A. Els's NPI number?
1174583587. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Doris A. Els is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Illinois

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Graduation year1978
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174583587
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians