Doctor Profile

Eye Care · Ophthalmology

Colman R. Kraff

MD · Ophthalmology · Rush Medical College Of Rush University
25 E WASHINGTON ST
Chicago, IL 60602
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 41+ Years Practicing
Medicare Patients / yr
Procedures Billed
41
Years Practicing
0
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Kraff

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Illinois, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kraff is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 60602, IL — the Ophthalmology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Kraff Does

Dr. KraffCMS has not published utilization data for Dr. Kraff in the latest reporting year. This can happen for newer physicians, low-volume providers, or practitioners who bill primarily through a group PAC ID. Hospital affiliations and plan coverage below are still accurate.

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Kraff billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

CMS does not list any hospital affiliations for Dr. Kraff. This is common for office-based practitioners who don't admit patients to hospitals.

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Kraff practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Kraff offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 25 E WASHINGTON ST, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone:

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

31 min

Average commute time in this zip · 9% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

36.2524

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Eye Care Doctors near 60602, IL

If Dr. Kraff isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest eye care doctors near 60602, IL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Patricia P. VoronaOptometry86<1 mi
Cheryl B. Kraff CooperOphthalmology484<1 mi
Elizabeth K. WickwareOptometry448<1 mi
Mary R. Szatkowski-PritikinOphthalmology154<1 mi
Kenya WilliamsOphthalmology380<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kraff takes three steps:

  • Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 60602, IL →
  • Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Kraff's office at to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
  • Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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Colman R. Kraff: Common Questions

Does Dr. Kraff accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Kraff is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Kraff depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 60602, IL →
Where is Dr. Kraff's office?
Dr. Kraff practices at 25 E WASHINGTON ST, Chicago, IL 60602. Phone: .
What Medicare plans does Dr. Kraff accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 60602, IL to see available options.
Does Dr. Kraff offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Kraff as offering telehealth. Call the office at to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Kraff?
Dr. Kraff graduated in 1985 and has been practicing for approximately 41 years.
How do I know if Dr. Kraff is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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