Alexander Golden, OD
NPI 1710391933 · Optometrist · Arlington Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexander Golden, OD is a Optometrist provider in Arlington Heights, IL (NPI 1710391933).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710391933
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 046.010789 (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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,385 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 | 572 | $127 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 435 | $90 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 150 | $41 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 69 | $64 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 68 | $37 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 40 | $150 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 98 | 36 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 55 | 42 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 34 | 19 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 23 | — |
| Atropine Sulfate | 21 | 20 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 19 | 18 |
| Cyclosporine | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$392 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 806 Central Ave Ste 300Highland Park, IL 60035-5613Phone: (847) 882-5900Fax: (847) 882-6028
- 1585 N Barrington Rd Ste 502Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-5020Phone: (847) 882-5900Fax: (847) 882-6028
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-16
- Last updated
- 2026-02-11
- Certified
- 2026-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexander Golden's NPI number?
- Alexander Golden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710391933, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexander Golden's specialty?
- Alexander Golden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Alexander Golden located?
- Alexander Golden's practice location on file with NPPES is 1602 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2407.
- What is Alexander Golden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Golden is (847) 255-3515.
- Does Alexander Golden accept Medicare?
- Alexander Golden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexander Golden's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexander Golden's NPI (1710391933) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.