Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ellen S. Shorter work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ellen S. Shorter at 2 hospitals: Northwestern Memorial Hospital and University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ellen S. Shorter see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ellen S. Shorter's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Ellen S. Shorter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ellen S. Shorter 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 Ellen S. Shorter?
- (312) 996-6590, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ellen S. Shorter's NPI number?
- 1588894695. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ellen S. Shorter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ellen S. Shorter at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140281
- University of Illinois Hospital and ClinicsChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140150
Practice locations
Addresses where Ellen S. Shorter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612
- 1855 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612 (312) 996‑6590
- 1855 W Taylor St, Mc648Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 996‑6590
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ellen S. Shorter as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois1,150 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588894695 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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