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- 217 Franklin Ave, Suite 5, Palmerton, PA 18071
About Dr. Wakstein
Based in Palmerton, PA, Andrew M. Wakstein, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Andrew provided 2,521 services to 1,775 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, removal of impacted ear wax, and test to assess middle ear function. NPI 1245292309 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (610) 824-5050
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
217 FRANKLIN AVE SUITE 5
Palmerton, PA 18071
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
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
- Congenital neck mass
Most searched conditions
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
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
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
- Thyroid Surgery Consultation
Facial plastic and reconstructive
- Facial reconstructive surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Instrumental swallowing evaluation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue tie release
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,521 services · 1,775 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
321 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
108 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
56 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
406 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
286 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
285 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
168 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
113 | As often as other 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 |
225 | More often 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 — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 7
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Andrew M. Wakstein specialize in?
Andrew M. Wakstein is an otolaryngology (ent) in Palmerton, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Andrew M. Wakstein located?
Andrew M. Wakstein is listed at 217 Franklin Ave Suite 5, Palmerton, PA 18071. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Andrew M. Wakstein's phone number?
The number on file is (610) 824-5050. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Andrew M. Wakstein?
Andrew M. Wakstein's National Provider Identifier is 1245292309. 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
How much experience does Andrew M. Wakstein have?
Andrew M. Wakstein has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Andrew M. Wakstein do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Andrew M. Wakstein performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test to assess middle ear function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Andrew M. Wakstein's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Andrew M. Wakstein. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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