Dr. Melvin Wichter

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 53+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Melvin Wichter, MD, is a Neurology specialist in Palos Heights, Illinois. He attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, Palos Community Hospital, Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Melvin Wichter also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Neurologic Associates L.T.D. Dr. Melvin Wichter accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (708) 361-0222 to request Dr. Melvin Wichter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 11824 Southwest Hwy
Suite 100
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1055

Phone 1: (708) 361-0222

Fax: (708) 361-4536


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Melvin Wichter
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6507750692
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Neurology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 53 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Melvin Wichter attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1971.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1871503623
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Melvin Wichter

  • English


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Neurologic Associates L.T.D


Practice Locations

11824 Southwest Hwy
Suite 100
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1055

Phone: (708) 361-0222
Fax: (708) 361-4536
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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