Christine Begley, OD
NPI 1851373815 · Optometrist · Carbondale, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Begley, OD is a Optometrist provider in Carbondale, IL (NPI 1851373815).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851373815
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0469370 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
638 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 | 327 | $117 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 99 | $37 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 78 | $83 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 54 | $137 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 28 | $15 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 27 | $34 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 99 | 28 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 43 | — |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 36 | 28 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 28 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 21 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 21 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 404 E Plaza DrCarterville, IL 62918-1983Phone: (618) 985-9983
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-16
- Last updated
- 2026-04-21
- Certified
- 2026-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Begley's NPI number?
- Christine Begley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851373815, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Begley's specialty?
- Christine Begley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Christine Begley located?
- Christine Begley's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 N Beadle Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901-1150.
- What is Christine Begley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Begley is (618) 549-2282.
- Does Christine Begley accept Medicare?
- Christine Begley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Begley's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Begley's NPI (1851373815) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.