Quick answers
- Does Michael J. Paxhia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael J. Paxhia 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 Michael J. Paxhia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 555 Original Medicare patients and 7,158 services for Michael J. Paxhia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael J. Paxhia's NPI number?
- 1306855515. 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 Michael J. Paxhia, 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 | 555 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,158 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)4,140 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,037 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)588 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)299 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)292 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael J. Paxhia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 E Golf Rd, Suite 212Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 296‑4020
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Des Plaines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Plaines, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306855515 |
| 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
- 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