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Pathology

Melissa S. Pessin, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Melissa S. Pessin, MD is a pathologist at 10855 Virginia St, Suite 1600, Crown Point, IN 46307. Phone: (888) 824-0200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Melissa S. Pessin had 1,100 Original Medicare patients and 7,057 services. NPI 1083704753. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 10855 Virginia St, Suite 1600, Crown Point, IN 46307 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (888) 824‑0200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: The University of Chicago Medical Center
  • Group practice: University of Chicago
  • Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Melissa S. Pessin, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Melissa S. Pessin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa S. Pessin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Melissa S. Pessin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,100 Original Medicare patients and 7,057 services for Melissa S. Pessin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Melissa S. Pessin's NPI number?
1083704753. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Melissa S. Pessin, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients1,100
Services billed to Medicare7,057
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)1,804 services
  2. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)1,672 services
  3. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)1,548 services
  4. Magnesium level (83735)345 services
  5. Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level (83615)341 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)36%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Diabetes32%

Hospitals where Melissa S. Pessin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa S. Pessin at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Melissa S. Pessin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Melissa S. Pessin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Crown Point

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Crown Point, IN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Chicago

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJohns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1083704753
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians