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Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD

(Dr. Herbert C. Becker, MD)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Washington School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: eye problems

126 West 1st Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521

(630) 325-5200

Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD is an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Ascension, OSF Healthcare, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Franciscan Health System, Advocate Health Care, Trinity Health of New England, Baystate Health and Ascension Saint Alexius.

Office Locations

OSF Healthcare

126 West 1st Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521

(630) 325-5200

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2537 Plainfield Road 2 Eye Vision Center
Joliet, IL 60435

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282 Washington Street Suite 2b
Hartford, CT 06106

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Northwestern Medicine

6201 W 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

(708) 636-9393

(708) 636-2022

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68 W Dundee Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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Some issues Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

fundus photography

In 2023, Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD had a list price for fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	12
doctor visit	1144
eye procedures	2960
injections	584
photocoagulation	107
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1558
eye procedures	2380
injections	570
photocoagulation	80
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	494
Female	717

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1079
Black	56
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	419
From 75 to 84	421
85 and over	266
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1197
eye procedures	1940
injections	460
photocoagulation	44
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	671

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1029
Black	53
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	401
From 75 to 84	413
85 and over	253
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	711
eye procedures	1963
injections	339
photocoagulation	77
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	814
Female	1170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1760
Black	70
Hispanic	96
Asian	32
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	718
From 75 to 84	668
85 and over	462
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	506
eye procedures	2268
injections	310
photocoagulation	85
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	452
Female	603

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	945
Black	37
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	239
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2017 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	655
eye procedures	1077
injections	172
photocoagulation	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	22
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	190
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2018 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	277
eye procedures	489
injections	118

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	22
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	94
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	172
eye procedures	609
injections	60
photocoagulation	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	30
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	64
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104
eye procedures	446
injections	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	37
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
eye procedures	407
injections	44

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	49
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57
eye procedures	326
injections	34

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	41
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Hinsdale, IL were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

diagnostic imaging	12
doctor visit	588
eye procedures	1351
injections	249
photocoagulation	60
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	606
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	30
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	239
85 and over	154
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	240

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Ascension

OSF Healthcare

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Franciscan Health System

Advocate Health Care

Trinity Health of New England

Baystate Health

Ascension Saint Alexius

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Select HMO

United Healthcare Select EPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Advantage PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

HealthLink PPO

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

HFN

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS

Union Medical Care PPO

Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds)

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

Aetna Medicare POS

Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Choice POS

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO

Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI

United Surest (previously Bind)

Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS

Union Health Services, Inc.

Aetna Open Choice POS II

Aetna State of Illinois PPO

Aetna Health Network Option

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds)

Aetna NAP - PPO

Aetna Value Performance Network

Aetna Premier Care Plus Network

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna Premier Care Network

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Herb C. Becker Jr, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$500 EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $500
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$68 OMNI $68
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA	$53 Associate 2500 $53
AbbVie Inc.	$41 OZURDEX $41
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$25 Healon Viscoelastics $25
Other	$30 XIIDRA $18	AmnioGuard $13

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$500
Food and Beverage	$217

Biography

Dr. Herbert Becker's area of specialization is ophthalmology (eye disease). Before performing his residency at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Dr. Becker attended the University of Washington School of Medicine. His clinical interests include eye problems. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Ascension, and OSF Healthcare.