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Accepting patients
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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lippitt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lippitt’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Gynecologic Oncologist like Dr. Lippitt typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
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
What procedures does a Gynecologic Oncologist like Dr. Lippitt typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
- 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
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);
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:
- 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:
- 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
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lippitt's office located?
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.
What does a Gynecologic Oncologist do?
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.
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 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?
Please contact Dr. Lippitt's office at (847) 570-2639 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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