Physician Profile
Melissa G. Medina, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Medina
Melissa G. Medina, M.D. practices thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Chicago, IL. Melissa is a 2015 graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 62 services to 62 patients. The services billed most often include harvest of vein using an endoscope, coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft, and coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952798449.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (312) 664-3278
- Email not available
Practice Locations
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 19-100
Chicago, IL 60611
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery 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
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
62 services · 62 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
26 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
23 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | Procedure | 33518 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
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 thoracic surgery specialists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2015 at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Harvest of vein using an endoscope 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Melissa G. Medina specialize in?
Melissa G. Medina is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Melissa G. Medina located?
Melissa G. Medina is listed at 675 N Saint Clair St Ste 19-100, Chicago, IL 60611. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Melissa G. Medina's phone number?
The number on file is (312) 664-3278. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melissa G. Medina?
Melissa G. Medina's National Provider Identifier is 1952798449. 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 Melissa G. Medina train?
Melissa G. Medina attended Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melissa G. Medina have?
Melissa G. Medina has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Melissa G. Medina do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa G. Medina performs procedures including harvest of vein using an endoscope, coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft and coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Melissa G. Medina's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa G. Medina. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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