Asim Farooq
NPI 1639436777 · Ophthalmology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Asim Farooq is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1639436777).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639436777
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036141517 (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
954 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 217 | $53 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 202 | $557 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 174 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 124 | $106 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 100 | $32 |
| Ultrasound Scan to Determine Eye Length and Lens Power76519 | 32 | $73 |
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 | 239 | 135 |
| Latanoprost | 122 | 56 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 95 | 29 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 91 | 27 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 89 | 31 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 71 | 53 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 68 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25,923 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
- 2012-04-13
- Last updated
- 2022-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asim Farooq's NPI number?
- Asim Farooq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639436777, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Asim Farooq's specialty?
- Asim Farooq is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Asim Farooq located?
- Asim Farooq's practice location on file with NPPES is 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1443.
- What is Asim Farooq's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Asim Farooq is (888) 824-0200.
- Does Asim Farooq accept Medicare?
- Asim Farooq is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Asim Farooq's NPI active?
- Yes — Asim Farooq's NPI (1639436777) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.