Ralph Dado, MD
NPI 1811956725 · Ophthalmology Physician · Oak Lawn, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ralph Dado, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Oak Lawn, IL (NPI 1811956725).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811956725
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036052062 (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
20 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
884 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 | 321 | $127 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 311 | $37 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 163 | $90 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 77 | $63 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 12 | $150 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $37–$150 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 364 | 105 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 132 | 29 |
| Timolol Maleate | 103 | 27 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 76 | 36 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 68 | 22 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Cequa | 66 | 16 |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 53 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 across 2 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
- 2006-03-20
- Last updated
- 2021-12-07
- Certified
- 2021-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ralph Dado's NPI number?
- Ralph Dado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811956725, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ralph Dado's specialty?
- Ralph Dado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ralph Dado located?
- Ralph Dado's practice location on file with NPPES is 9621 Southwest Hwy, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2863.
- What is Ralph Dado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ralph Dado is (708) 425-8888.
- Does Ralph Dado accept Medicare?
- Ralph Dado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ralph Dado's NPI active?
- Yes — Ralph Dado's NPI (1811956725) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.