Carter Kirk, M.D.
NPI 1083979181 · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · River Forest, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carter Kirk, M.D. is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider in River Forest, IL (NPI 1083979181).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083979181
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036142203 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,690 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 596 | $127 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 457 | $90 |
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 329 | $22 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 268 | $37 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 249 | $40 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 199 | $531 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 449 | 163 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 140 | 81 |
| Timolol Maleate | 85 | 34 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 83 | 24 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 70 | 37 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 60 | 33 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 59 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$641 across 25 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-05
- Last updated
- 2018-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carter Kirk's NPI number?
- Carter Kirk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083979181, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carter Kirk's specialty?
- Carter Kirk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carter Kirk located?
- Carter Kirk's practice location on file with NPPES is 7427 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305-1817.
- What is Carter Kirk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carter Kirk is (708) 771-3334.
- Does Carter Kirk accept Medicare?
- Carter Kirk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carter Kirk's NPI active?
- Yes — Carter Kirk's NPI (1083979181) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.