Dr. Melani Lighter , MD
Surgery • Chicago, IL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Melani Lighter, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2015, Dr. Lighter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1801 W TAYLOR ST.
Dr. Lighter maintains professional affiliations with The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois, Saint Anthony Health Affiliates and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1801 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 606124795
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2015
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Surgery in Chicago, IL
Practicing in Chicago, IL (1624 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
17 | 11 | $354.82 | $69.63 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
14 | 14 | $453.00 | $89.11 |
|
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
|
13 | 13 | $575.77 | $138.02 |
|
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
|
12 | 12 | $726.80 | $141.58 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2025-03-06NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
5525 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 606294400
Phone: 3129962779
Saint Anthony Health Affiliates
2875 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 606233501
Phone: 7734844425
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
1801 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 606124795
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 606127232
Secondary Practice Locations
1200 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 606073320
Phone: 3129967000
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Physician Assistant - Surgical
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 1801 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 606124795 (Tel: 3123554300)
Surgery (License #036157860 in IL)
Registered at 1200 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 606073320 (Tel: 3129967000)
Registered at 1200 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 606073320
Specialist
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 533 MCAULEY DRIVE, ACADEMIC SURGERY CLINIC SUITE 2115, YPSILANTI, MI 48197 (Tel: 7347123971)
Registered at 4742 BRIDLE RUN APT 2A, YPSILANTI, MI 481979130 (Tel: 9177893360)
Recorded as MELANI LIGHTER, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1200 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 606073320
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