Active NPI 1215223490 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melinda Ellen Stack , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melinda Stack, MD is a certified Colon & Rectal Surgery practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 2011, Dr. Stack delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5140 N CALIFORNIA AVE STE 560.

Dr. Stack maintains professional affiliations with Fairview Health Services, Minnesota Oncology Hematology Pa, Fairview Express Care and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5140 N California Ave Ste 560

Chicago, IL 606252577

Telephone 8475701700

Fax 8479821098

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kim & Mizera Surgical Associates Sc Facility NPI 1831109313

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -4.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.6 Yrs

State Avg: 24.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

45 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (99 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

22.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

80.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Stack (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (19.6 Years) 19.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	40	40	$1632.13	$95.19
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	37	37	$1702.92	$222.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	20	$299.19	$85.57
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	17	17	$236.24	$58.61
91122 Study of rectum sensitivity and function	17	17	$917.65	$248.23
91120 Testing of tone and sensation of rectum and anus	17	17	$1711.53	$455.16
74270 X-ray of large bowel with single contrast	16	16	$541.19	$137.58
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	12	11	$441.00	$113.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$554.36	$140.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$360.30	$102.77
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$1591.82	$103.47
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	22	21	$437.50	$114.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	17	$291.50	$84.09
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	15	14	$1660.00	$224.74
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$233.00	$67.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$135.00	$90.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	20	$58.00	$57.62
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	18	18	$238.00	$45.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	49	16	$115.61	$35.93
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	18	15	$341.89	$120.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$135.00	$90.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$234.53	$84.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$331.00	$128.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$324.50	$111.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	25	22	$320.00	$104.73
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	17	11	$124.41	$38.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$326.71	$108.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$491.17	$162.41
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$1217.25	$168.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$324.55	$106.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-10-14

Colon & Rectal Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License IL 036135948

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Minnesota Oncology Hematology Pa

1580 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN 551091127

Phone: 6517797978

Fairview Express Care

6401 France Ave S, Edina, MN 554352104

Phone: 9529245000

Fairview Health Services

6401 France Ave S, Edina, MN 554352104

Phone: 9529245000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Adam Lam , MD

Surgery - Trauma Surgery

NPI 1003345588

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Monika Krezalek , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1013203660

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Cassandra Snitowsky , APN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1013322031

APNCNP

Kristina Halley , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1013358282

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Peter Hwang , DO

Surgery - Trauma Surgery

NPI 1023401460

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Claire Okkema

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023635687

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 14, 2021

Registered at 5140 N CALIFORNIA AVE STE 560, CHICAGO, IL 606252577 (Tel: 8475701700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 08, 2021

Registered at 5140 N CALIFORNIA AVE STE 560, CHICAGO, IL 606252577 (Tel: 8475701700)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 08, 2021

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #036135948 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location July 26, 2019

Registered at 1983 SLOAN PL STE 11, SAINT PAUL, MN 551172004 (Tel: 6513121620)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 26, 2019

Registered at 3433 BROADWAY ST NE STE 115, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554131759 (Tel: 6513121505)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 26, 2019

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #66116 in MN)

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NPI Profile Active January 22, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 22, 2016

Registered at 8 E 9TH ST, APT 2511, CHICAGO, IL 606052179 (Tel: 6189719516)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 22, 2016

Registered at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, APT 2511, CHICAGO, IL 606371447 (Tel: 7737021000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 22, 2016

Recorded as MELINDA STACK, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 22, 2016

General Acute Care Hospital (License #125059395 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 25, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215223490

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 25, 2011

Last Update: October 14, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5140 N California Ave Ste 560

Chicago, IL 606252577

Phone: 8475701700

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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