Quick answers
- Does Christopher F. Wood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher F. Wood 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 Christopher F. Wood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,066 Original Medicare patients and 4,293 services for Christopher F. Wood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher F. Wood's NPI number?
- 1508880469. 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 Christopher F. Wood, 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 | 1,066 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,293 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,053 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)563 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)297 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)283 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)214 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes22%
- Osteoporosis21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher F. Wood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1588 N Arlington Heights RdArlington Heights, IL 60004 (847) 392‑9220
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher F. Wood as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwest Eye Physicians, Ltd7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Arlington Heights
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arlington Heights, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwest Eye Physicians, Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| 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) | 1508880469 |
| 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