Charles Donlea, OD
NPI 1700950169 · Optometrist · Buffalo Grove, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Donlea, OD is a Optometrist provider in Buffalo Grove, IL (NPI 1700950169).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700950169
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 046009194 (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
19 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
2,852 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 | 546 | $91 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 525 | $24 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 481 | $128 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 362 | $35 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 233 | $39 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 218 | $36 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 327 | 92 |
| Timolol Maleate | 257 | 56 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 84 | 17 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 43 | 13 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 41 | 39 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 26 | 22 |
| Cyclosporine | 23 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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
- 2006-11-20
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Donlea's NPI number?
- Charles Donlea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700950169, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Donlea's specialty?
- Charles Donlea is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Charles Donlea located?
- Charles Donlea's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 W Lake Cook Rd Ste C, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-1970.
- What is Charles Donlea's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Donlea is (847) 459-6060.
- Does Charles Donlea accept Medicare?
- Charles Donlea is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Donlea's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Donlea's NPI (1700950169) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.