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Unclaimed ProfileAbout WIGFIELD
Christopher Wigfield, MD, MD, FRCS is a healthcare provider in Chicago, IL specialising in thoracic surgery. Christopher is also listed as specialising in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic).
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Wigfield?
Dr. Wigfield is a thoracic surgeon in Chicago, IL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wigfield's address?
Dr. Wigfield is listed at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICINE, Chicago, IL 60637. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wigfield?
The number on file is (773) 702-3551. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Wigfield?
Dr. Wigfield's National Provider Identifier is 1396910261. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Wigfield train?
Dr. Wigfield attended Other, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Wigfield have?
Dr. Wigfield has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Wigfield perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wigfield performs procedures including injection of agent to destroy rib nerve and initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (773) 702-3551
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5841 S MARYLAND AVE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICINE
Chicago, IL 60637
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
80 services · 80 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of agent to destroy rib nerve | Procedure | 64620 |
23 |
| Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 32666 |
11 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
24 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
11 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other thoracic surgeons in Chicago 8
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Trained at Other 8
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Class of 2006 at Other 8
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