B Ponakala, MD
Ophthalmology · Chicago, IL
B Ponakala, MD is a ophthalmology in Chicago, IL with about 37 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyOphthalmology
- Medical schoolOTHER (1989)
- TelehealthNot reported
- Practice size2 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~1,541 patients across 6,035 services, avg age 77
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | 1,417 | $132 | See prices → |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 1,118 | $93 | See prices → |
| Imaging of retina | 511 | $42 | See prices → |
| Photography of the retina | 386 | $39 | See prices → |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | 332 | $67 | See prices → |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 274 | $541 | See prices → |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | 167 | $156 | See prices → |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | 52 | $355 | See prices → |
Hospital affiliations
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.