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MS. MELANIE KOMAR SAMARDZIJA PHD, FNP-BC
NPI 1861658445
Nurse Practitioner in Chicago, IL

Active since August 02, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
5841 S. MARYLAND ST. MC 7120, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER, CHICAGO, IL 60637(219) 981-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ms. Melanie Komar Samardzija Phd, Fnp-bc NPPES

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

MS. MELANIE KOMAR SAMARDZIJA PHD, FNP-BC (NPI 1861658445) is an individual nurse practitioner in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209.004210) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861658445
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. MELANIE KOMAR SAMARDZIJACredential: PHD, FNP-BC
Location Address5841 S. MARYLAND ST. MC 7120, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTERChicago, IL 60637
Mailing Address5841 S. Maryland St. Mc 7120, University Of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL 60637 · (773) 834-7108 · Fax (773) 834-8816
Phone(219) 981-9000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 2011
✔ NPI 1861658445 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 209.004210✔ Licensed in IN · 71001153A
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
5841 S. MARYLAND ST. MC 7120, Chicago, IL 60637
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Melanie Komar Samardzija Phd, Fnp-bc 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 ID1951581586
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110214000665, I20110926000099
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Melanie Samardzija reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 635 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033218128 (773) 702-1530
University Of Chicago
Same address
Multi-Specialty
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, UCPG/MC 1099
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois and Indiana enrollments
  • 2,237 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821048786 (773) 702-9200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
77 services59 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
68 services36 patients
Measurement of liver stiffness 91200
Measurement of liver stiffness is a non-invasive procedure that helps assess the health of your liver. It uses sound waves to detect the hardness of the liver tissue, which can indicate conditions like fibrosis or cirrhosis. It's a simple, painless test that provides valuable information about your liver's health.
46 services45 patients
Measurement of liver stiffness 91200
Measurement of liver stiffness is a non-invasive procedure that helps assess the health of your liver. It uses sound waves to detect the hardness of the liver tissue, which can indicate conditions like fibrosis or cirrhosis. It's a simple, painless test that provides valuable information about your liver's health.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140088
Location5841 South MarylandChicago, IL 60637 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Harvey, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number140191
Location1 Ingalls DriveHarvey, IL 60426 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Catherine Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · East Chicago, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150008
Location4321 Fir StreetEast Chicago, IN 46312 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150125
Location901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60637 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
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

97.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality75.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Melanie Samardzija's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Samardzija is 1861658445. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2008.

Where is Melanie Samardzija located?

Melanie Samardzija practices at 5841 S. Maryland St. Mc 7120 University Of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637. The listed phone number is (219) 981-9000.

What is Melanie Samardzija's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Melanie Samardzija enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Samardzija 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melanie Samardzija's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Samardzija reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The University Of Chicago Medical Center (Chicago, IL) and University Of Chicago (Chicago, IL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melanie Samardzija's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Melanie Samardzija affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Samardzija is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, St Catherine Hospital Inc and Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Samardzija was last updated on October 10, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years 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.