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Active NPI 1043449317 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Megan Kunz Applewhite , MD

Surgery • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Megan Applewhite, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 2009, Dr. Applewhite delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE.

Dr. Applewhite maintains professional affiliations with The University Of Chicago Medical Center, University Of Chicago and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, removal or exploration of parathyroid glands, 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

5841 S Maryland Ave

Chicago, IL 606371443

Telephone 7737021000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 University Of Chicago Facility NPI 1821048786

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Albany Medical College Of Union University

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs -5.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.3 Yrs
State Avg: 27.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
579 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (1624 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Applewhite (17 Years) 17 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
24 24 $813.21 $174.45
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands
23 23 $8072.29 $1079.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
19 18 $788.47 $100.24
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
11 11 $1023.82 $230.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-03
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IL 036134683

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NY 284351

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

University Of Chicago

5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 606371443

Phone: 8888240200

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 606371443

Phone: 7737021000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

15 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 03, 2023

Registered at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606371443 (Tel: 7737021000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 03, 2023

Registered at 150 HARVESTER DR STE 300, BURR RIDGE, IL 605275965 (Tel: 7737021150)

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Updated Practice Location June 20, 2018

Registered at 43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, MC-194, ALBANY, NY 12208 (Tel: 5182620940)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 20, 2018

Surgery (License #284351 in NY)

NPI Profile Active November 16, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 16, 2017

Registered at 43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, MC-194, ALBANY, NY 122083412 (Tel: 5182620940)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 16, 2017

Registered at 43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, MC-194, ALBANY, NY 122083412 (Tel: 5182620940)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 16, 2017

Recorded as MEGAN APPLEWHITE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 16, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #240973 in MA)

NPI Profile Active June 06, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 06, 2016

Registered at 43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, MC-194, ALBANY, NY 122083412 (Tel: 8572057446)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 06, 2016

Registered at 43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, MC-194, ALBANY, NY 122083412 (Tel: 8572057446)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 06, 2016

Recorded as MEGAN APPLEWHITE, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 06, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #240973 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 08, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043449317
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 08, 2009
Last Update: November 03, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

150 Harvester Dr Ste 300

Burr Ridge, IL 605275965

Phone: 7737021150

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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