Timothy J Mccarthy, DO
Timothy J Mccarthy is an Ophthalmology specialist based in Oak Park, IL with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Timothy J Mccarthy, DO has been part of the Oak Park medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (class of 1997), he has been practicing for over 29 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 591dNPPES updated 2024-10-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7055 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better64.7%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-18.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
453
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
417
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,082
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $166k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$47 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Timothy J Mccarthy's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Des Moines University
Board certified · Oct 8, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Taxonomy: 207W00000X
Education & Training
Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Class of 1997)
Virtual Ophthalmology Care With Timothy J Mccarthy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Timothy J Mccarthy for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Oak Park required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Timothy J Mccarthy
NPI records show Dr. Mccarthy as active with telehealth listed in Oak Park, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 848-2030.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
7055 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
Mailing Address
7055 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
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