Physician Profile
Nicholas A. Lygizos, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lygizos
Based in Park Ridge, IL, Nicholas A. Lygizos, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Nicholas graduated from At Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Hlth in 1986. Nicholas is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Nicholas cared for 1,764 Medicare patients across 2,518 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, removal of impacted ear wax, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1841282126 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (847) 674-5585
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2604 DEMPSTER ST STE 501
Park Ridge, IL 60068
8780 W Golf Rd Suite 200
Niles, IL 60714
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,518 services · 1,764 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
761 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
59 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope | Treatment | 92511 |
58 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
1,138 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
222 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing | Billing code | G0268 |
96 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other ENT doctors in Park Ridge 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 7 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at At Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Hlth 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 6
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Nicholas A. Lygizos?
Nicholas A. Lygizos is an ENT doctor in Park Ridge, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is Nicholas A. Lygizos's address?
Nicholas A. Lygizos is listed at 2604 Dempster St Ste 501, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas A. Lygizos?
The number on file is (847) 674-5585. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Nicholas A. Lygizos's NPI number?
Nicholas A. Lygizos's National Provider Identifier is 1841282126. 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 Nicholas A. Lygizos train?
Nicholas A. Lygizos attended At Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Hlth, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Nicholas A. Lygizos been practicing?
Nicholas A. Lygizos has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Nicholas A. Lygizos perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Nicholas A. Lygizos performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope and exam of ear using a microscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Nicholas A. Lygizos confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nicholas A. Lygizos. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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