Christopher Farley, MD
NPI 1790866093 · Ophthalmology Physician · Palos Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Farley, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Palos Heights, IL (NPI 1790866093).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790866093
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,565 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 | 1,620 | $131 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 363 | $376 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 321 | $38 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 286 | $41 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 266 | $42 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 251 | $93 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 972 | 187 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 497 | 282 |
| Ofloxacin | 330 | 239 |
| Timolol Maleate | 261 | 48 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 184 | 37 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 92 | 20 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 65 | 25 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$70 across 3 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
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Farley's NPI number?
- Christopher Farley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790866093, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Farley's specialty?
- Christopher Farley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Farley located?
- Christopher Farley's practice location on file with NPPES is 7340 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463.
- What is Christopher Farley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Farley is (708) 361-7800.
- Does Christopher Farley accept Medicare?
- Christopher Farley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Farley's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Farley's NPI (1790866093) 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.