Physician Profile
Dennis A. Pessis, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pessis
Based in Lake Forest, IL, Dennis A. Pessis, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under urology. According to Medicare claims data, Dennis cared for 1,467 Medicare patients across 1,999 services. The services billed most often include automated urinalysis test, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (847) 535-7657
- Email not available
Practice Locations
900 N WESTMORELAND RD STE 128
Lake Forest, IL 60045
1725 W Harrison St SUITE 970
Chicago, IL 60612
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urethral stricture
Kidney and ureter
- Kidney cancer
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Kidney health
- Kidney Cyst
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney stone removal
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
- Prostate Ultrasound
Kidney & ureter procedures
- Ureteral Stent Removal
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Partial kidney removal
- Radical kidney removal
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
- GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
- Ureteral stent placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,999 services · 1,467 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
352 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
209 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
105 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
24 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96402 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | Drug given | J9217 |
108 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
528 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
494 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
71 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dennis A. Pessis?
Dennis A. Pessis is an urologist in Lake Forest, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is Dennis A. Pessis's address?
Dennis A. Pessis is listed at 900 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 128, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dennis A. Pessis?
The number on file is (847) 535-7657. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dennis A. Pessis's NPI number?
Dennis A. Pessis's National Provider Identifier is 1578540746. 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
How long has Dennis A. Pessis been practicing?
Dennis A. Pessis has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dennis A. Pessis perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dennis A. Pessis performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding and electronic assessment of bladder emptying; provides treatments such as administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dennis A. Pessis confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dennis A. Pessis. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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