Michael L. Liptay, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Michael L. Liptay is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(312) 738-3732Chicago, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michael L. Liptay, MD has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 38+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1988 and has 38+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data).

1 of 28 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in ILSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Chicago38+ years experienceNPI since 2006

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

1725 W Harrison St Suite 774, Chicago, IL 60612-3841

Fax: (312) 738-9763
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

436

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Cancer.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Cancer
75%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Arthritis
50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

COPD
44%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Ischemic Heart Disease
41%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Diabetes
25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$40 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Michael L. Liptay's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1988

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · May 2, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1988)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1725 W. Harrison Street Suite 774, Chicago, IL 60612

Differs from practice location

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Michael L. Liptay

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael L. Liptay for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Michael L. Liptay

Dr. Liptay is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 738-3732.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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