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- 5841 S Maryland Ave Ste Mc5067, Chicago, IL 60637
About Dr. Martinez Escala
Based in Chicago, IL, Maria Estela Martinez Escala, MD, PhD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Maria Estela is also listed as specializing in internal medicine, pathology, and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Maria Estela provided 502 services to 379 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1891257853 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (773) 702-0549
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5841 S MARYLAND AVE STE MC5067
Chicago, IL 60637
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
502 services · 379 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
190 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
170 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
27 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
23 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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.
Other dermatologists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2006 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Martinez Escala specialize in?
Dr. Martinez Escala is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Martinez Escala located?
Dr. Martinez Escala is listed at 5841 S Maryland Ave Ste Mc5067, Chicago, IL 60637. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Martinez Escala's phone number?
The number on file is (773) 702-0549. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Martinez Escala?
Dr. Martinez Escala's National Provider Identifier is 1891257853. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Martinez Escala go to medical school?
Dr. Martinez Escala attended Other, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Martinez Escala have?
Dr. Martinez Escala has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Martinez Escala do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Martinez Escala performs procedures including biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Martinez Escala's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Martinez Escala. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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