Melissa Gail Weitzel, PA-C
Melissa Gail Weitzel is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Chicago, IL with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 21 years in medical, Melissa Gail Weitzel, PA-C is a long-established medical physician assistant in Chicago. With 21+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Chicago area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.1/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
675 N Saint Clair St Suite 18-250, Chicago, IL 60611-5975
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Illinois, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.1/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in IllinoisHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.2%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
278
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
168
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
809
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $146k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
21 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
4420 N Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60630-4223
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Melissa Gail Weitzel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Gail Weitzel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Chicago required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melissa Gail Weitzel
NPI records show Dr. Weitzel as active with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 908-6888.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Gail Weitzel
Practice Location
675 N Saint Clair St Suite 18-250, Chicago, IL 60611-5975
Mailing Address
4420 N Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60630-4223
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