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Ophthalmology

Asim V. Farooq, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Asim V. Farooq, MD is an ophthalmologist at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. Phone: (773) 702-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Asim V. Farooq had 423 Original Medicare patients and 1,013 services. NPI 1639436777. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Asim V. Farooq, 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 Asim V. Farooq accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Asim V. Farooq 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 Asim V. Farooq see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 423 Original Medicare patients and 1,013 services for Asim V. Farooq. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Asim V. Farooq's NPI number?
1639436777. 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 Asim V. Farooq, 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 patients423
Services billed to Medicare1,013
Different services or procedures34
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)217 services
  2. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)202 services
  3. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)174 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)135 services
  5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)100 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 cholesterol69%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Chronic kidney disease38%
  • Heart failure29%

Hospitals where Asim V. Farooq works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Asim V. Farooq 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Asim V. Farooq is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Asim V. Farooq as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group
  • The University of Chicago Medical Center915 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 University of Chicago

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639436777
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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