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750 N Syringa St Ste 203A, Post Falls, ID 83854 - Post Falls location
1593 E Polston Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854
About Dr. Caten
Based in Post Falls, ID, Alexander J. Caten, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Alexander graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2012. Medicare claims data shows Alexander provided 962 services to 878 patients. The services billed most often include removal of impacted ear wax, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. NPI 1346504271 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (208) 262-2717
- Email not available
Practice Locations
750 N SYRINGA ST STE 203A
Post Falls, ID 83854
1593 E Polston Ave
Post Falls, ID 83854
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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
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
962 services · 878 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
157 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
71 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 42975 |
18 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
15 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Insertion of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator electrode and generator and breathing sensor electrode | Procedure | 64582 |
14 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day | Treatment | 95992 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
148 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
136 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Post Falls 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 6
Providers in ID who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Alexander J. Caten's specialty?
Alexander J. Caten is an otolaryngology (ent) in Post Falls, ID. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Alexander J. Caten?
Alexander J. Caten is listed at 750 N Syringa St Ste 203A, Post Falls, ID 83854. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Alexander J. Caten?
The number on file is (208) 262-2717. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alexander J. Caten?
Alexander J. Caten's National Provider Identifier is 1346504271. 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
What is Alexander J. Caten's education?
Alexander J. Caten attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alexander J. Caten have?
Alexander J. Caten has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Alexander J. Caten known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Alexander J. Caten performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope; provides treatments such as repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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