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Ophthalmology

Laura K. Sanders, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Laura K. Sanders, MD is an ophthalmologist at 10436 Southwest Hwy, Suite 1, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Phone: (708) 873-0088. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Laura K. Sanders had 107 Original Medicare patients and 1,016 services. NPI 1366591711. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 10436 Southwest Hwy, Suite 1, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (708) 873‑0088
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: St Bernard Hospital
  • Group practice: Foundation for Outreach Services (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Laura K. Sanders, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Laura K. Sanders accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura K. Sanders 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 Laura K. Sanders see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 107 Original Medicare patients and 1,016 services for Laura K. Sanders. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Laura K. Sanders's NPI number?
1366591711. 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 Laura K. Sanders, 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 patients107
Services billed to Medicare1,016
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)83 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)67 services
  3. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)56 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)39 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)29 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%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%
  • Anxiety21%

Hospitals where Laura K. Sanders works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura K. Sanders 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.

  • St Bernard HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140103

Practice locations

Addresses where Laura K. Sanders is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Laura K. Sanders as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Foundation for Outreach Services37 clinicians in the group
  • Suburban Eye Specialists9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Chicago Ridge

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

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Other clinicians in Foundation for Outreach Services

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1366591711
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians