Frederick Neher, OD
NPI 1295470763 · Optometrist · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frederick Neher, OD is a Optometrist provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1295470763).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295470763
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 046011627 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 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
1,175 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 303 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 262 | $132 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 157 | $127 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 135 | $40 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 107 | $64 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 89 | $149 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 68 | 48 |
| Latanoprost | 29 | 13 |
| Fluorometholone | 20 | 17 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 20 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 19 | 16 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 16 | 11 |
| Cephalexin | 15 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$455 across 15 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
- 2022-04-29
- Last updated
- 2022-07-20
- Certified
- 2022-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frederick Neher's NPI number?
- Frederick Neher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295470763, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frederick Neher's specialty?
- Frederick Neher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Frederick Neher located?
- Frederick Neher's practice location on file with NPPES is 3241 S Michigan Ave Ste 1, Chicago, IL 60616-3878.
- What is Frederick Neher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frederick Neher is (312) 949-7047.
- Does Frederick Neher accept Medicare?
- Frederick Neher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frederick Neher's NPI active?
- Yes — Frederick Neher's NPI (1295470763) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.