Karl Becker, M.D.
NPI 1114471745 · Ophthalmology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karl Becker, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1114471745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114471745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036149258 (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
9 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
2,973 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 805 | $41 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 641 | $128 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 401 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 302 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 154 | $129 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 109 | $37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 266 | 154 |
| Latanoprost | 253 | 70 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 219 | 131 |
| Ofloxacin | 142 | 100 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 105 | 31 |
| Timolol Maleate | 79 | 24 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 42 | 25 |
| Difluprednate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$426 across 14 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
- 2016-08-11
- Last updated
- 2021-04-21
- Certified
- 2021-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karl Becker's NPI number?
- Karl Becker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114471745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karl Becker's specialty?
- Karl Becker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karl Becker located?
- Karl Becker's practice location on file with NPPES is 1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612-7242.
- What is Karl Becker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karl Becker is (312) 996-7774.
- Does Karl Becker accept Medicare?
- Karl Becker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karl Becker's NPI active?
- Yes — Karl Becker's NPI (1114471745) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.