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Active NPI 1497310056 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Melissa Marie Atwell , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Zion, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Melissa Atwell, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Zion, IL. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, Melissa Atwell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA.

Melissa Atwell maintains professional affiliations with City Of Hope Medical Group Of Illinois Pllc, Wakemed Specialists Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
2520 Elisha Avenue

Zion, IL 60099

Telephone 8003229183

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Zion, IL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -4.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 11.6 Yrs
State Avg: 11.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Zion, IL (4958 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
8.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
55.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Atwell (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Zion Specialty Average (11.6 Years) 11.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
21 21 $100.00 $45.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
15 14 $170.00 $74.05
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast
14 12 $210.00 $92.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-01-10
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License IL 085.007663

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

City Of Hope Medical Group Of Illinois Pllc

2520 Elisha Ave, Zion, IL 600992676

Phone: 8478724561

Wakemed Specialists Group Llc

210 Ashville Ave, Cary, NC 275186600

Phone: 9193502800

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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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 10, 2025

Recorded as MELISSA ATWELL, PA-C

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Updated Practice Location March 16, 2022

Registered at CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, 2520 ELISHA AVENUE, ZION, IL 60099 (Tel: 8003229183)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 16, 2022

Registered at CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, 2361 PAYSPHERE CIRCLE, CHICAGO, IL 60674 (Tel: 8003229183)

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Updated Practice Location July 11, 2021

Registered at 4400 W 95TH ST STE 102, OAK LAWN, IL 604532655 (Tel: 7086844198)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 11, 2021

Registered at 4400 W 95TH ST STE 102, OAK LAWN, IL 604532655 (Tel: 7086844198)

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Updated Practice Location July 27, 2019

Registered at 277 S WASHINGTON ST STE 100, ALEXANDRIA, VA 223143678 (Tel: 5713665792)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 27, 2019

Registered at 750 THORNTON WAY APT 211, ALEXANDRIA, VA 223144472 (Tel: 8477724623)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 27, 2019

Recorded as MELISSA SPOONER, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 27, 2019

Physician Assistant

NPI Profile Active May 09, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 09, 2019

Registered at 39822 N CIRCLE AVE, ANTIOCH, IL 600028789 (Tel: 8477724623)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 09, 2019

Registered at 39822 N CIRCLE AVE, ANTIOCH, IL 600028789 (Tel: 8477724623)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 09, 2019

Recorded as MELISSA SPOONER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 09, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 08, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497310056
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 08, 2019
Last Update: January 10, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Cancer Treatment Centers Of America, 2361 Paysphere Circle

Chicago, IL 60674

Phone: 8003229183

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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