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Ophthalmology

Chris V. Albanis, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Chris V. Albanis, MD is an ophthalmologist at 11600 S Kedzie Ave, Suite C and J, Merrionette Park, IL 60803. Phone: (708) 388-4400. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chris V. Albanis had 921 Original Medicare patients and 2,214 services. NPI 1720040017. 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: 11600 S Kedzie Ave, Suite C and J, Merrionette Park, IL 60803 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (708) 388‑4400
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: The University of Chicago Medical Center
  • Group practice: The University of Chicago Medical Center (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chris V. Albanis, 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 Chris V. Albanis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chris V. Albanis 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 Chris V. Albanis see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 921 Original Medicare patients and 2,214 services for Chris V. Albanis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chris V. Albanis's NPI number?
1720040017. 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 Chris V. Albanis, 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 patients921
Services billed to Medicare2,214
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)494 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)401 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)393 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)322 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)298 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%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%

Hospitals where Chris V. Albanis works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chris V. Albanis 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 Chris V. Albanis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center915 clinicians in the group
  • Ocular Partners PLLC20 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Merrionette Park

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

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Other clinicians in The University of Chicago Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720040017
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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