Provider Profile
Melanie K. Samardzija, PhD, FNP-BC
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Samardzija
Melanie K. Samardzija, PhD, FNP-BC is a nurse practitioner practicing in Chicago, IL. Medicare claims data shows Melanie provided 307 services to 232 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. This provider record is associated with NPI 1861658445.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (219) 981-9000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5841 S. MARYLAND ST. MC 7120 UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER
Chicago, IL 60637
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
307 services · 232 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement of liver stiffness | Treatment | 91200 |
46 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Measurement of liver stiffness | Treatment | 91200 |
26 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
77 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
68 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
46 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
44 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner |
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.
Other nurse practitioners at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Measurement of liver stiffness 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Samardzija's specialty?
Dr. Samardzija is a nurse practitioner in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Samardzija?
Dr. Samardzija is listed at 5841 S. Maryland St. Mc 7120 University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Samardzija?
The number on file is (219) 981-9000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Samardzija?
Dr. Samardzija's National Provider Identifier is 1861658445. 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
What is Dr. Samardzija's medical education?
Dr. Samardzija attended Other, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Samardzija have?
Dr. Samardzija has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Samardzija known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Samardzija provides treatments such as measurement of liver stiffness, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Samardzija's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Samardzija. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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