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Optometry

Alex R. Tan, OD

Sees patients in Chicago, IL · Oak Park, IL · Illinois

Summary

Alex R. Tan, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Chicago, IL and Oak Park, IL. NPI 1215921655. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alex R. Tan, 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
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
27Years since medical school (graduated 1999)
Illinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Illinois College of OptometryGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Alex R. Tan see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Chicago, IL and Oak Park, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Alex R. Tan's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Alex R. Tan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alex R. Tan 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 Alex R. Tan?
(312) 949-7751, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Alex R. Tan's NPI number?
1215921655. 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 Alex R. Tan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alex R. Tan as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Illinois College of Optometry76 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Chicago

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolIllinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215921655
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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