Quick answers
- Does Kathleen M. Scarpulla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen M. Scarpulla 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 Kathleen M. Scarpulla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 860 Original Medicare patients and 4,629 services for Kathleen M. Scarpulla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen M. Scarpulla's NPI number?
- 1790886851. 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 Kathleen M. Scarpulla, 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 | 860 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,629 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)1,385 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)665 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)378 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)342 services
- Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye (68841)328 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen M. Scarpulla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7427 Lake StRiver Forest, IL 60305 (708) 771‑3334
- 9661 W 143rd St, Suite 202Orland Park, IL 60462 (708) 361‑6141
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen M. Scarpulla as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kirk Eye Center SC8 clinicians in the group
- Carr Eye Professionals PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kirk Eye Center SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790886851 |
| 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