Quick answers
- Does Vlada Z. Nakhlis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vlada Z. Nakhlis 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 Vlada Z. Nakhlis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 124 Original Medicare patients and 2,084 services for Vlada Z. Nakhlis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vlada Z. Nakhlis's NPI number?
- 1740491455. 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 Vlada Z. Nakhlis, 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 | 124 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,084 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)247 services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)210 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)208 services
- Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method (83516)156 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)132 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes41%
- Depression22%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vlada Z. Nakhlis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 275 Pkwy Dr, Suite 415Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (847) 243‑3330
- 782 W Oakton St, Suite ADes Plaines, IL 60018 (224) 236‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vlada Z. Nakhlis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Des Plaines Eyecare Center LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Des Plaines Eyecare Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740491455 |
| 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