ROBERT GAROON M.D. – NPI #1013275478
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

ROBERT GAROON is an ophthalmologist located in DES PLAINES, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1013275478 to ROBERT GAROON on April 23, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0107X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Nov 05, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ROBERT GAROON below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT GAROON

NPI Number
1013275478
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT GAROON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
9301 GOLF RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Phone: (847) 294-0080 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
900 NW 17th St
Miami, FL 33136-1119
Phone: (305) 243-2020
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207WX0107X
- Ophthalmology / Retina Specialist (Primary)		 IL 036.146383
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology		 FL ME127128

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ROBERT GAROON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTER
      801 S MILWAUKEE AVE
      LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
    • ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
      1775 DEMPSTER ST
      PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
    • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL
      1740 WEST TAYLOR ST SUITE 1400
      CHICAGO, IL 60612

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