Christopher L Farley, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Palos Heights, IL

Christopher L Farley, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Palos Heights, Illinois. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Stephen G Krates Do Pc and his current practice location is 7340 West College Drive, Second Floor, Palos Heights, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 361-7800.

Christopher L Farley is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) 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 1790866093.

Contact Information

Christopher L Farley, MD
7340 West College Drive, Second Floor,
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 361-7800
(708) 361-8737



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher L Farley
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience25 Years
Location7340 West College Drive, Palos Heights, 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:
  • Christopher L Farley attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790866093
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648311167
  • Enrollment ID: I20110316001066

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher L Farley such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790866093NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Stephen G Krates Do Pc10523392987

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameStephen G Krates Do Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417170085
PECOS PAC ID: 1052339298
Enrollment ID: O20051107000634

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher L Farley, MD
7340 West College Drive, Second Floor,
Palos Heights, IL 60463

Ph: (708) 361-7800
Christopher L Farley, MD
7340 West College Drive, Second Floor,
Palos Heights, IL 60463

Ph: (708) 361-7800

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Palos Heights, IL

Dr. Matthew E Schmidt, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7600 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: 708-361-0010    Fax: 708-361-4047
Dr. George J Dangles, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 11845 Southwest Hwy, Unit 12, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: 708-274-8700    Fax: 708-361-3410
Mr. Joel U Mann, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6420 W 127th St, Ste 108, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: 708-371-7838    Fax: 708-371-7839
Stephen G Krates, DO
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7340 West College Drive, Second Floor, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: 708-361-7800    Fax: 708-361-8737
Dr. Calvin Alexander Grant, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7808 W College Dr, Suite 1-nw, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: 708-499-0123    Fax: 708-499-0611
Dr. Todd S Kirk, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 13303 S Ridgeland Ave, Suite B, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: 708-857-7990    

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