Quick answers
- Does Leonard G. Bendikas accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Leonard G. Bendikas may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Leonard G. Bendikas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 381 Original Medicare patients and 927 services for Leonard G. Bendikas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leonard G. Bendikas's NPI number?
- 1932118148. 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 Leonard G. Bendikas, 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 | 381 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 927 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)384 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)175 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)175 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)42 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)41 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Leonard G. Bendikas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 E Golf Rd, Suite 212Des Plaines, IL 60016
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Des Plaines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Plaines, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932118148 |
| 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