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Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD

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Specializes in: General Practice and Pathology

Washington University School of Medicine (1985)

165 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD is a general practitioner in Charleston, SC specializing in general practice and pathology. She graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health and MUSC Health University Medical Center Extension.

Office Locations

165 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

lab tests

serum protein electrophoresis

urine protein electrophoresis

By Affordability:

lab tests

urine tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD performed more lab tests, serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP), and urine protein electrophoresis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for lab tests, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC during 2012 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	201

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC during 2013 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	542

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	16
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC during 2014 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	341

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC during 2015 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	1978

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	846
Female	948

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1054
Black	680
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	806
From 75 to 84	358
85 and over	84
Less than 65	546

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC during 2016 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	2520

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	535
Female	632

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	479
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	532
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	78
Less than 65	335

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC during 2017 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	2545

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	537
Female	628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	697
Black	430
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	489
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	64
Less than 65	347

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC during 2018 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	2574

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	518
Female	581

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	638
Black	423
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	465
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	61
Less than 65	300

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC during 2019 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	3014

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	603
Female	653

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	767
Black	422
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	571
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	74
Less than 65	282

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC during 2020 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	2758

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	585

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	697
Black	370
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	506
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	67
Less than 65	241

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	4222

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	774
Female	795

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1028
Black	460
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	741
From 75 to 84	471
85 and over	105
Less than 65	252

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC during 2022 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	5151

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	874
Female	943

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1228
Black	510
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	763
From 75 to 84	672
85 and over	153
Less than 65	229

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC during 2023 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	6008

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	975
Female	1093

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1390
Black	590
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	854
From 75 to 84	779
85 and over	208
Less than 65	227

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated as a general practitioner in Charleston, SC were lab tests.

lab tests	2654

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	537
Female	589

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	363
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	699
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	28

**Age**
75 to 84	311
85 and over	75
Less than 65	240
65 to 74	494

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	11
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1985. She completed residency at University of Arizona College of Medicine. She has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine (1985)

Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine (1990)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

MUSC Health University Medical Center Extension

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medcost, Aetna Medicare, Cigna Medicare, WellCare, Humana ChoiceCare PPO (Group Health Plan) (through March 31, 2025), Healthy Blue Medicaid by Blue Choice, United HealthCare, Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now), Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan , Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31, 2025), Cigna, Veterans' Affairs Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan, Tricare, Coventry, Employers Health Network (EHN), First Health, BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Open Choice), First Choice Next, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace) , Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, Aetna (Exclusive Choice), First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Aetna (Managed Choice), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Clover Health , Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Clover Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace) and BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medcost

Aetna Medicare

Cigna Medicare

WellCare

Humana ChoiceCare PPO (Group Health Plan) (through March 31, 2025)

Healthy Blue Medicaid by Blue Choice

United HealthCare

Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)

Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan

Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31, 2025)

Cigna

Veterans' Affairs Community Care Network (CCN)

Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan

Tricare

Coventry

Employers Health Network (EHN)

First Health

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Aetna (Open Choice)

First Choice Next

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Aetna (Managed Choice)

Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)

Clover Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Clover Health

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC	$5,309 FilmArray System $5,309
QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC	$4,585 QuantiFERON TB Gold QFT $3,202	MDx Quantiferon $71	$1,312
QIAGEN Sciences, LLC	$2,684 QUANTIFERON - TB GOLD QFT $2,684
Abbott Laboratories	$73 Vascular $73
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$15 DX incl all products and services $15

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,912
Travel and Lodging	$3,088
Gift	$2,120
Honoraria	$2,000
Food and Beverage	$544

Biography

Dr. Christine Litwin specializes in general practice and pathology. She is affiliated with MUSC Health. She appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to MUSC Health, Dr. Litwin is currently accepting new patients at her office in Charleston, SC. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD in 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Melnyk Litwin, MD From 2012 - 2023

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