Dr Leonard George Bendikas, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Des Plaines, IL

Dr Leonard George Bendikas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Des Plaines, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Northwest Eye Clinic Ltd and his current practice location is 1400 E Golf Rd, Suite 212, Des Plaines, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 296-4020.

Dr Leonard George Bendikas is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036056155) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1932118148.

Contact Information

Dr Leonard George Bendikas, MD
1400 E Golf Rd, Suite 212,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-1252
(847) 296-4020
(847) 296-5926

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Leonard George Bendikas
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience49 Years
Location1400 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Leonard George Bendikas graduated from medical school in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932118148
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/01/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547439689
  • Enrollment ID: I20110808000356

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Leonard George Bendikas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932118148NPI-NPPES
0001616603OtherILBCBS IL PROVIDER NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036056155 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Eye Clinic Ltd45878336292

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Leonard George Bendikas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthwest Eye Clinic Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447339817
PECOS PAC ID: 4587833629
Enrollment ID: O20110808000269

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Leonard George Bendikas is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Leonard George Bendikas, MD
1400 E Golf Rd, Suite 212,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-1252

Ph: (847) 296-4020
Dr Leonard George Bendikas, MD
1400 E Golf Rd, Suite 212,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-1252

Ph: (847) 296-4020

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Des Plaines, IL

Dr. Marshall Hirshman, MD
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Dr. Robert Garoon, M.D.
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Dr. Daniel C Alter, MD
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Phone: 847-699-0006    Fax: 847-699-1744
Kathryn Winkler, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 940 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: 847-299-5501    
Dr. Stephen Winkler, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 940 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: 847-299-5501    Fax: 410-601-6279
Michael J. Shapiro, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2454 E Dempster St, Suite 400, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: 847-299-0700    Fax: 847-390-0616
Stephen A. Vile, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 940 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: 847-299-5501    

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