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Ophthalmology

Paulpoj Chiranand, MD

Sees patients in Chicago, IL · Schererville, IN · Illinois, Indiana

Summary

Dr. Paulpoj Chiranand, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2600 S Michigan Ave, Suite 212, Chicago, IL 60616. Phone: (312) 567-2795. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paulpoj Chiranand had 296 Original Medicare patients and 5,019 services. NPI 1639377260. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2600 S Michigan Ave, Suite 212, Chicago, IL 60616 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (312) 567‑2795
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Helix Eye Care PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paulpoj Chiranand, 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 Paulpoj Chiranand accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paulpoj Chiranand 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 Paulpoj Chiranand see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 296 Original Medicare patients and 5,019 services for Paulpoj Chiranand. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paulpoj Chiranand's NPI number?
1639377260. 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 Paulpoj Chiranand, 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 patients296
Services billed to Medicare5,019
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)894 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)564 services
  3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)451 services
  4. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)271 services
  5. Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg (J9035)265 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%
  • Diabetes54%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%

Practice locations

Addresses where Paulpoj Chiranand is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paulpoj Chiranand as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Helix Eye Care PC6 clinicians in the group
  • Retinal Vitreal Consultants Ltd4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Chicago

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

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Other clinicians in Helix Eye Care PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSaint Louis University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639377260
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Sources

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