Active NPI 1972731636 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ajit Singh Paintal , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Evanston, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ajit Paintal, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology practicing in Evanston, IL. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 2005, Dr. Paintal delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2650 RIDGE AVE..

Dr. Paintal is affiliated with Endeavor Health Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique, evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2650 Ridge Ave.
Department Of Pathology

Evanston, IL 602011718

Telephone 8475702702

Fax 8477335314

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

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

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Evanston, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs +1.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.0 Yrs

State Avg: 34.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Evanston, IL (94 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Paintal (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Evanston Specialty Average (20.0 Years) 20.0 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	890	491	$170.00	$36.81
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	250	225	$187.00	$27.40
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	250	193	$230.00	$68.98
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	244	71	$92.00	$27.74
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	202	179	$97.00	$22.31
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate	196	159	$185.00	$34.85
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	112	106	$147.00	$34.52
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	79	51	$273.00	$81.02
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	73	68	$182.00	$40.83
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	31	16	$88.00	$26.34
88177 Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode	28	21	$71.00	$21.70
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	27	25	$115.00	$11.43
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	23	18	$42.00	$12.13
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	21	13	$205.00	$61.18
88381 Preparation of specimen, manual	20	20	$179.00	$23.15
88141 Pap test (Pap smear)	19	19	$104.00	$24.77
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	16	16	$483.00	$142.70
G0452 Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report	14	14	$103.00	$46.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,105	557	$170.00	$37.50
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	284	70	$92.00	$28.30
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	226	204	$187.00	$27.69
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	213	163	$230.00	$70.72
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	171	146	$97.00	$22.74
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate	171	135	$185.00	$35.89
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	131	118	$147.00	$35.02
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	86	77	$182.00	$42.09
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	83	61	$273.00	$83.12
G0452 Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report	35	33	$103.00	$48.28
88381 Preparation of specimen, manual	33	32	$179.00	$24.08
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	33	31	$115.00	$11.69
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	24	18	$88.00	$26.88
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	23	22	$483.00	$146.41
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	22	18	$42.00	$12.37
88141 Pap test (Pap smear)	20	20	$104.00	$23.95
88177 Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode	17	13	$71.00	$22.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,275	662	$170.00	$38.53
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	464	109	$92.00	$29.01
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	242	197	$230.00	$73.02
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate	191	159	$185.00	$36.46
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	179	165	$187.00	$28.65
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	177	154	$97.00	$23.35
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	163	147	$147.00	$35.73
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	113	79	$273.00	$85.63
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	80	71	$182.00	$42.80
88381 Preparation of specimen, manual	54	47	$179.00	$24.71
G0452 Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report	53	47	$68.92	$48.25
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	43	25	$88.00	$27.20
88177 Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode	41	28	$71.00	$22.62
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	37	34	$115.00	$11.99
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	32	29	$54.00	$4.85
88141 Pap test (Pap smear)	31	31	$104.00	$23.48
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	26	23	$42.00	$13.06
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	24	12	$205.00	$63.93
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	17	17	$483.00	$150.11
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	15	11	$68.00	$12.71
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	12	11	$127.00	$39.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,312	684	$170.00	$38.77
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	392	110	$92.00	$29.85
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	263	200	$230.00	$73.97
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	229	196	$97.00	$23.72
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate	205	162	$185.00	$37.19
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	169	154	$147.00	$36.26
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	99	93	$187.00	$28.77
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	82	67	$273.00	$87.33
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	71	67	$182.00	$43.89
G0452 Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report	59	50	$61.00	$48.99
88381 Preparation of specimen, manual	45	45	$179.00	$25.81
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	43	40	$115.00	$12.18
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	27	23	$54.00	$4.95
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	24	15	$88.00	$27.99
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	23	15	$42.00	$13.27
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	19	14	$205.00	$65.15
88177 Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode	16	11	$71.00	$23.01
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	15	15	$483.00	$153.35
88141 Pap test (Pap smear)	14	14	$104.00	$23.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,092	566	$170.00	$40.72
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	513	120	$92.00	$30.77
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	226	180	$230.00	$76.99
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	202	180	$97.00	$24.44
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	178	165	$147.00	$38.18
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate	167	137	$185.00	$38.96
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	121	84	$273.00	$90.15
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	109	104	$187.00	$29.43
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	92	81	$182.00	$45.27
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	50	29	$205.00	$67.85
88381 Preparation of specimen, manual	47	44	$179.00	$26.99
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	46	44	$115.00	$12.54
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	41	23	$88.00	$28.83
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	37	33	$483.00	$158.62
88141 Pap test (Pap smear)	24	24	$104.00	$27.63
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	20	18	$42.00	$13.69
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	16	14	$68.00	$13.29
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	14	14	$54.00	$5.12
88177 Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode	12	11	$71.00	$24.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,305	695	$170.00	$40.76
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	272	72	$92.00	$30.70
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	220	180	$230.00	$75.96
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	206	187	$97.00	$24.07
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate	169	137	$185.00	$39.07
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	166	156	$187.00	$29.51
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	128	119	$147.00	$38.11
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	124	73	$273.00	$88.06
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	56	50	$182.00	$45.63
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	49	29	$205.00	$67.60
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	43	42	$115.00	$12.40
88141 Pap test (Pap smear)	40	40	$104.00	$33.20
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	35	35	$483.00	$158.17
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	35	24	$88.00	$27.80
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	31	25	$42.00	$13.49
88381 Preparation of specimen, manual	20	20	$179.00	$27.00
88177 Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode	20	13	$71.00	$23.75
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	17	17	$54.00	$5.07
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	16	11	$68.00	$13.13
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	15	11	$127.00	$41.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,055	543	$170.00	$40.07
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	263	239	$187.00	$29.76
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	224	71	$96.11	$30.20
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	205	165	$230.00	$74.86
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	166	148	$97.00	$23.99
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	124	87	$273.00	$89.22
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate	123	99	$185.00	$38.16
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	107	102	$147.00	$38.08
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	59	36	$205.00	$67.64
88141 Pap test (Pap smear)	45	45	$104.00	$34.04
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	34	24	$88.00	$28.40
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	32	30	$115.00	$12.56
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	29	29	$483.00	$158.24
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	28	25	$42.00	$13.64
88381 Preparation of specimen, manual	27	24	$179.00	$26.57
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	23	14	$182.00	$47.48
88177 Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode	17	12	$71.00	$23.73
88104 Cell examination of body fluid, smears	13	13	$93.00	$30.20
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	12	11	$54.00	$4.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	706	393	$203.14	$40.31
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	338	302	$310.00	$29.47
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	273	84	$116.00	$29.84
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	273	226	$151.00	$23.94
88334 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, each additional site	169	73	$188.00	$41.39
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	127	116	$356.00	$37.39
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	118	77	$432.00	$88.55
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	109	89	$375.00	$73.73
88333 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site	86	81	$328.00	$67.21
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	75	45	$303.00	$55.94
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate	66	47	$163.00	$38.57
88329 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery	56	36	$181.00	$38.83
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	37	36	$250.00	$91.27
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	33	17	$147.00	$28.77
88177 Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode	27	15	$121.00	$23.75
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	26	26	$995.00	$180.41
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	22	20	$716.00	$158.36
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	20	16	$324.00	$67.31
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	15	11	$211.00	$41.71
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	15	11	$84.00	$12.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-26

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License IL 036122219

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 - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License NY 253250

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Endeavor Health Medical Group

2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 602011700

Phone: 8475034222

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Richard Thomson , PhD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1437219862

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Linda Ernst , MDMHS

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1922150598

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 July 03, 2024

Registered at 2650 RIDGE AVE., DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, EVANSTON, IL 602011718 (Tel: 8475702702)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 03, 2024

Registered at 2650 RIDGE AVE., DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, EVANSTON, IL 602011718 (Tel: 8475702702)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 03, 2024

Pathology (License #036122219 in IL)

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NPI Profile Active July 01, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 01, 2009

Registered at 1275 YORK AVE, NEW YORK, NY 100656007 (Tel: 3123714396)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 01, 2009

Registered at 401 E 89TH ST, APT 9G, NEW YORK, NY 101286763 (Tel: 3123714396)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 01, 2009

Recorded as AJIT PAINTAL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 01, 2009

Pathology (License #253250 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 01, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972731636

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 01, 2009

Last Update: July 03, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Pathology

Evanston, IL 602011718

Phone: 8475702702

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