Active NPI 1811204399 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Seema Pasha Apichai , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Seema Apichai, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 2011, Dr. Apichai delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7123 WEST ARCHER AVE.

Dr. Apichai maintains professional affiliations with West Suburban Dermatology And Cosmetic Surgery, Dermio Dermatology Llc, Blue Ocean Dermatology Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7123 West Archer Ave

Chicago, IL 60638

Telephone 7735864506

Fax 7735865044

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Southwest Dermatology, Pc Facility NPI 1235374919

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

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

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -8.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.5 Yrs

State Avg: 34.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

48 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (94 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

35.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Apichai (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (23.5 Years) 23.5 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	12,346	4,916	$103.95	$65.96
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	9,102	2,153	$127.59	$83.34
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	4,425	2,280	$149.91	$97.94
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	972	373	$161.66	$103.06
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	618	278	$117.49	$76.02
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	264	231	$59.96	$37.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	12,201	5,033	$133.93	$66.43
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	7,859	1,846	$147.23	$79.17
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	3,651	2,030	$150.36	$89.50
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	922	380	$170.16	$100.78
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	651	287	$131.89	$74.84
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	299	272	$67.47	$37.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	8,775	4,643	$155.03	$65.12
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	3,896	1,478	$199.11	$79.58
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	2,538	1,702	$241.37	$91.29
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	603	346	$214.62	$99.14
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	229	202	$82.09	$36.09
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	197	124	$135.33	$69.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	8,505	4,458	$183.27	$60.82
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	1,898	935	$226.68	$75.25
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	1,695	1,098	$280.56	$91.99
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	520	372	$202.96	$74.88
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	174	154	$78.91	$25.69
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	170	122	$171.46	$56.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	8,481	4,549	$242.82	$64.08
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	869	528	$212.22	$55.16
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	787	577	$277.47	$72.18
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	402	305	$271.35	$79.99
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	130	121	$133.39	$35.56
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	72	58	$204.66	$59.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	11,802	6,932	$184.39	$68.28
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	1,083	786	$157.37	$87.99
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	1,060	907	$183.91	$102.10
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	590	452	$165.14	$97.46
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	323	286	$178.99	$38.22
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	116	106	$119.59	$70.88
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	75	71	$319.00	$182.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	7,564	4,405	$103.97	$42.66
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	602	508	$56.56	$37.92
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	446	318	$70.06	$36.58
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	261	172	$48.88	$29.88
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	201	179	$90.05	$13.89
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	69	60	$42.41	$13.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	4,990	2,622	$154.61	$67.12
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	397	300	$135.71	$94.03
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	158	149	$64.70	$38.28
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	157	139	$128.08	$33.98
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	128	91	$32.11	$29.32
87101 Fungal culture (mold or yeast) of skin, hair, or nail	34	32	$15.00	$10.36
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	19	14	$105.00	$12.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License FL ME107488

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Pathology - Dermatopathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZD0900X

State License FL ME107488

A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Blue Ocean Dermatology Llc

3951 S Nova Rd, Port Orange, FL 321279268

Phone: 3862561444110

Dermio Dermatology Llc

9200 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 463212885

Phone: 2192284200

West Suburban Dermatology And Cosmetic Surgery

1050 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 603021835

Phone: 6304438855

Beaird Dermatology Sc

4885 Hoffman Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 601923726

Phone: 2244840183

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Rachel Thakore , MD

Dermatology

NPI 1114410982

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Therese Liebentritt , CNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1386750453

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 19, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 19, 2013

Registered at 7123 WEST ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638 (Tel: 7735864506)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 19, 2013

Registered at 7123 WEST ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638 (Tel: 7735864506)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 19, 2013

Recorded as SEEMA APICHAI, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 19, 2013

Pathology (License #ME107488 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 07, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811204399

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 07, 2010

Last Update: November 19, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

7123 West Archer Ave

Chicago, IL 60638

Phone: 7735864506

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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