Physician Profile
Alden F. Smith, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Smith
Alden F. Smith, MD practices otolaryngology (ent) in Orange, CA. Alden is a 2017 graduate of Temple University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Alden cared for 453 Medicare patients across 571 services. The services billed most often include exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Contact Information
- (714) 456-7017
- Email not available
Practice Locations
101 THE CITY DR S
Orange, CA 92868
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
571 services · 453 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
178 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
46 |
| Injection of substance to augment voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31574 |
13 |
| Injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope | Procedure | 31571 |
12 |
| Removal of growth of tongue and/or stripping of vocal cord using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope | Procedure | 31541 |
12 |
| Evaluation and recording of swallowing using an endoscope | Treatment | 92612 |
40 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
144 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
48 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
45 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
33 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Orange 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Smith?
Dr. Smith is an otolaryngology (ent) in Orange, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smith's address?
Dr. Smith is listed at 101 the City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Smith?
The number on file is (714) 456-7017. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?
Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1689105710. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Smith train?
Dr. Smith attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Smith been practicing?
Dr. Smith has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Smith perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Smith performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and injection of substance to augment voice box using an endoscope; provides treatments such as evaluation and recording of swallowing using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Smith confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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