Active NPI 1245348333 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melinda Rebecca Ring , MD

Internal Medicine • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melinda Ring, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1994, Dr. Ring delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 150 E HURON ST STE 1100.

Dr. Ring is affiliated with Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, telephone medical discussion with physician. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

150 E Huron St Ste 1100

Chicago, IL 606112948

Telephone 3129263627

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kaminska Dermatology Facility NPI 1093377731

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +10.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.8 Yrs

State Avg: 28.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2969 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (7544 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

55.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ring (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (21.8 Years) 21.8 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
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	55	41	$434.00	$192.56
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	49	39	$88.00	$17.43
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	20	15	$250.00	$136.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	50	40	$434.00	$186.87
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	26	21	$250.00	$134.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	16	$323.00	$135.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	42	29	$250.00	$137.01
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	33	23	$434.00	$194.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	18	$323.00	$132.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	31	22	$434.00	$195.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	24	$323.00	$139.68
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	27	21	$250.00	$140.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	40	31	$250.00	$117.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	34	$323.00	$112.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	46	$323.00	$113.08
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	39	29	$20.00	$2.94
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$434.00	$155.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	44	36	$20.00	$2.94
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	42	37	$434.00	$149.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	33	$323.00	$113.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	38	$323.00	$111.48
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	25	21	$434.00	$153.10
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	23	18	$20.00	$2.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-06-12

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License IL 036094870

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Integrative Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 202D00000X

State License IL 036094870

A physician who specializes in the treatment of the whole person through prevention and treatment based on medical evidence. Integrative medicine considers all factors that influence health, wellness, and disease - including mind, body, and spirit. Conventional and alternative methods are used to facilitate the body's innate healing response. Appropriate consideration is given to use of less-invasive and less-harmful interventions, when possible. It also incorporates all appropriate therapeutic approaches, health care modalities, and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

036094870 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Provider #

01632129 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Il License #

036094870 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

150 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 606112948

Phone: 3129263627

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451673

Phone: 3129266146

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

1333 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 606575785

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

635 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 606115435

Phone: 3124723173

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

7 Blanchard Cir, Wheaton, IL 601892038

Phone: 6306820500

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

675 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 606115975

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

820 Route 59, Barlett, IL 601031694

Phone: 6302139600

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

820 S Il Route 59, Bartlett, IL 601031694

Phone: 6302252663

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

4445 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 606412808

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

675 N St Clair, Chicago, IL 606115975

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Allison Donovan , MD

Family Medicine

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Harrison Garcia

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NPI 1003683699

Dr. Rebekah Osgood , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1013146596

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Cara Garretson , MD

Dermatology

NPI 1033249677

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Veronica Johnson , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1033536412

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sruthi Sathyakumar , MD

Family Medicine - Adult Medicine

NPI 1063090173

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2022

Registered at 150 E HURON ST STE 1100, CHICAGO, IL 606112948 (Tel: 3129263627)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2022

Registered at 150 E HURON ST STE 1100, CHICAGO, IL 606112948 (Tel: 3129263627)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 12, 2022

Integrative Medicine (License #036094870 in IL)

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NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 2900 N LAKE SHORE DR, 1ST FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 606575640 (Tel: 7735281188)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 2900 N LAKE SHORE DR, 1ST FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 606575640 (Tel: 7735281188)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as MELINDA RING, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #036094870 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245348333

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 28, 2006

Last Update: June 12, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

150 E Huron St Ste 1100

Chicago, IL 606112948

Phone: 3129263627

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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