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Active NPI 1831693597 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Suzanne Ward Birmingham , MD

Dermatology - Dermatopathology • Elgin, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Suzanne Birmingham, MD is a certified Dermatology - Dermatopathology practicing in Elgin, IL. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 2018, Dr. Birmingham delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1600 N RANDALL RD STE 400.

Dr. Birmingham is affiliated with Derick Dermatology Pllc 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, initial procedure, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1600 N Randall Rd Ste 400

Elgin, IL 601237805

Telephone 8473818899
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Derick Dermatology, Pllc Facility NPI 1497792618

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology - Dermatopathology in Elgin, IL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -7.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Elgin, IL (17 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
46.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Birmingham (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Elgin Specialty Average (15.0 Years) 15.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
773 536 $70.00 $36.20
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
234 187 $75.00 $33.78
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
73 52 $35.00 $27.22
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
20 17 $50.00 $25.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-23
Dermatology - Dermatopathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0900X

State License IL 036.171648

A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor 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 routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.

Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License IL 036.171648

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Derick Dermatology Pllc

6433 N Tahoma Ave, Chicago, IL 606462921

Phone: 8473818899

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1083947238

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christine Rodriguez , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1104150382

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Stephanie Nagarwalla , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1104329036

Family Nurse Practitioner

Matthew Mcgowan , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1104460062

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Kendall Kane

Physician Assistant

NPI 1104708361
Michelle Bate , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1134164270

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 23, 2024

Registered at 1600 N RANDALL RD STE 400, ELGIN, IL 601237805 (Tel: 8473818899)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 23, 2024

Registered at 1600 N RANDALL RD STE 400, ELGIN, IL 601237805 (Tel: 8473818899)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 23, 2024

Dermatology (License #036.171648 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location August 02, 2022

Registered at 1701 DIVISADERO ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941153011 (Tel: 4153537800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 02, 2022

Registered at 1701 DIVISADERO ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941153011 (Tel: 4153537800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 02, 2022

Recorded as SUZANNE BIRMINGHAM, MD

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2020

Registered at 118 MED SURGE I, IRVINE, CA 926974375 (Tel: 6144324790)

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Updated Practice Location June 20, 2019

Registered at 1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE, IRVINE, CA 926973931 (Tel: 9498240606)

NPI Profile Active March 19, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 19, 2018

Registered at 697 THOMAS LN, COLUMBUS, OH 432143931 (Tel: 6145665414)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2018

Registered at 697 THOMAS LN, COLUMBUS, OH 432143931

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 19, 2018

Recorded as SUZANNE WARD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 19, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 19, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831693597
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 19, 2018
Last Update: September 23, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1600 N Randall Rd Ste 400

Elgin, IL 601237805

Phone: 8473818899

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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