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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lippitt, Gynecologic Oncologist in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Melissa Lippitt, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in Evanston, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lippitt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lippitt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lippitt’s office at (847) 570-2639.
What languages does Dr. Lippitt speak?
Dr. Lippitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lippitt treat?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Lippitt diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lippitt. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Personal History of Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Past uterine cancer
- Previous endometrial cancer
- History of womb tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8542: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other parts of uterus
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- History of ovarian cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Past ovarian cancer
- Ovarian cancer survivor
- Previous adnexal malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8543: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of ovary
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovary Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- N83201: Unspecified ovarian cyst, right side
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C563: Malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries
Also known as:
- Other Female Genital and Menstrual Condition
- Menstruation
- Vaginal Disease
- Vulvar Disorder
- Specific Gynecological Conditions
- Menstrual Cycle Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N9489: Other specified conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle
What procedures does Dr. Lippitt perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Lippitt performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lippitt. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Abdominal Uterus Removal
- Open Hysterectomy
- Uterus and Cervix Removal
- Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy
- Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);
- 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Vaginal Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
- Vaginal Mucosa Biopsy
- Vaginal Tissue Sample
- Simple Vaginal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
- 57100: Biopsy of vaginal mucosa; simple (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
- Cold Knife Conization
- Laser Conization
CPT Codes:
- 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser
Also known as:
- Vulvar Colposcopy
- Colposcopy
- Vulva Exam with Magnification
- External Genital Colposcopy
- Vulvoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 56820: Colposcopy of the vulva;
Also known as:
- Vulvar Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- Vulvar Exam with Biopsy
- Magnified Vulvar Exam
- External Genital Biopsy
- Colposcopy of External Genitals
CPT Codes:
- 56821: Colposcopy of the vulva; with biopsy(s)
Also known as:
- Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (One Lesion)
- Genital Skin Biopsy
- Perineal Biopsy
- Vulvar Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 56605: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion
Also known as:
- Partial Vulva Removal
- Simple Partial Vulvectomy
- Vulvar Excision
- Outer Genital Area Removal
CPT Codes:
- 56620: Vulvectomy simple; partial
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Extensive Pelvic Cancer Surgery
- Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentectomy
- Ovarian cancer debulking surgery
- Uterine cancer surgery with lymph node dissection
CPT Codes:
- 58953: Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with omentectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy and radical dissection for debulking;
Also known as:
- Removal of Vulvar Lesions (Simple)
- Vulvar Lesion Destruction
- Laser Vulvar Surgery
- Cryosurgery Vulva
- Electrosurgery Vulva
CPT Codes:
- 56501: Destruction of lesion(s), vulva; simple (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Also known as:
- Removal of Ovary and Fallopian Tube
- Oophorectomy
- Salpingectomy
- Ovary Removal Surgery
- Fallopian Tube Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58720: Salpingo-oophorectomy, complete or partial, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
- Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Biopsy
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Abdominal Biopsy via Laparoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 49321: Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or multiple)
Does Dr. Lippitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Lippitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 570-2639 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lippitt accept in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Lippitt in Evanston, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lippitt's office located?
Dr. Melissa Lippitt's Primary Practice
2650 Ridge Ave # G800
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-2639
What is Dr. Lippitt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lippitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598108615.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lippitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lippitt
What is Dr. Melissa Lippitt's specialty?
Dr. Lippitt is a Gynecologic Oncologist near Evanston, IL. An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications. Contact Dr. Lippitt to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Lippitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lippitt is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Melissa Lippitt accepting new patients in Evanston, IL?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Lippitt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Lippitt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lippitt's office at (847) 570-2639 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Lippitt?
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