DR. MELANI LIGHTER MD
NPI 1033592340
Surgery in Chicago, IL

Active since July 06, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
1801 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 355-4300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 6, 2025, Jan 7, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Melani Lighter Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MELANI LIGHTER MD (NPI 1033592340) is an individual surgery provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036157860) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033592340
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELANI LIGHTERCredential: MD
Location Address1801 W TAYLOR STChicago, IL 60612-4795
Mailing Address1200 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60607-3320
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2025
NPI 1033592340 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in IL · 036157860
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1801 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60612

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11200 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60607-3320 · Phone (312) 996-7000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melani Lighter Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6901112234
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211130000216
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number140150
Location1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.82

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
1801 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Surgery
1801 W TAYLOR ST, OCC-3F
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Dermatology (Procedural Dermatology)
1801 W TAYLOR ST, 3E
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1801 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Colon & Rectal Surgery
1801 W TAYLOR ST, 3F OCC
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Dermatology
1801 W TAYLOR ST, SUITE 3E
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Dermatology
1801 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1801 W TAYLOR ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melani Lighter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melani Lighter is 1033592340. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2015.

Where is Melani Lighter located?

Melani Lighter practices at 1801 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 355-4300.

What is Melani Lighter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Melani Lighter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melani Lighter is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Melani Lighter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melani Lighter is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melani Lighter was last updated on March 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.