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Dr. Melissa Tjota, MD, PHD

Burr Ridge, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tjota, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Burr Ridge, IL?

    Dr. Melissa Tjota, MD, PHD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Burr Ridge, IL. She is board certified. Dr. Tjota is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tjota’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tjota’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Tjota speak?

    Dr. Tjota and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tjota treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Tjota 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. Tjota. 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:

    • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Relapse
    • Acute Leukemia
    • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Leukemia
    • CML
    • Chronic myelogenous leukemia
    • Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia
    • AML Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
    • ALL
    • Acute lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphoblastic leukemia
    • CML Leukemia in Remission
    • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
    • BCR/ABL-Positive CML in Remission
    • AML Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
    • ALL Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
    • Childhood Leukemia in Remission
    • AML Leukemia in Relapse
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Relapse
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Relapse
    • Acute Blood Cancer
    • Undifferentiated Acute Leukemia
    • Fast-growing Blood Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission
    • C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
    • C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
    • C9211: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, in remission
    • C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
    • C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
    • C9202: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in relapse
    • C9500: Acute leukemia of unspecified cell type not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
    • MDS
    • Preleukemia
    • Bone marrow failure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
    • Bone Marrow Disease
    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CMPN
    • Myeloproliferative disorder
    • Chronic blood cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D471: Chronic myeloproliferative disease

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
    • Cancer
    • Malignant tumor
    • Neoplasm
    • Cancer of unknown primary

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mesothelioma
    • Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment (PDQ)
    • Malignant Mesothelioma
    • Asbestos Cancer
    • Pleural Mesothelioma
    • Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C459: Mesothelioma, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Pancytopenia
    • Blood Disorder
    • Rare pancytopenia
    • Uncommon low blood counts
    • Bone marrow failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D61818: Other pancytopenia

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stem Cell Transplant
    • Stem Cells
    • Bone Marrow Transplant
    • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
    • Cell Therapy Transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9484: Stem cells transplant status

    Does Dr. Tjota accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tjota accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tjota accept in Burr Ridge, IL?

    Dr. Tjota in Burr Ridge, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Chevron

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tjota's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Tjota's Primary Practice

    180 Harvester Dr Ste 110

    Burr Ridge, IL 60527

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    What is Dr. Tjota's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tjota's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033647615.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tjota?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tjota

    What is Dr. Melissa Tjota's specialty?

    Dr. Tjota is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Burr Ridge, IL. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Tjota to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melissa Tjota affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tjota is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

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    Is Melissa Tjota accepting new patients in Burr Ridge, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Tjota is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Tjota offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tjota's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melissa Tjota?

    Please contact Dr. Tjota's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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