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- 901 Leighton Avenue, Suite 506, Anniston, AL 36207
About Dr. Bateman
Blane E. Bateman, DO is a healthcare provider in Anniston, AL specializing in otolaryngology. Blane trained at At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville, graduating in 1988. Blane is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. Medicare claims data shows Blane provided 1,158 services to 1,023 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and test to assess middle ear function. This provider record is associated with NPI 1538195961.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (256) 238-0200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
901 LEIGHTON AVENUE SUITE 506
Anniston, AL 36207
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
- 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
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
- Earlobe Repair
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
1,158 services · 1,023 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
58 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
46 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11310 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Incision of eardrum with placement of eardrum tube under general anesthesia | Procedure | 69436 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11300 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
165 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
95 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 ENT doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Trained at At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1988 at At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Dr. Bateman's specialty?
Dr. Bateman is an ENT doctor in Anniston, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Bateman?
Dr. Bateman is listed at 901 Leighton Avenue Suite 506, Anniston, AL 36207. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Bateman?
The number on file is (256) 238-0200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bateman?
Dr. Bateman's National Provider Identifier is 1538195961. 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 Dr. Bateman's medical education?
Dr. Bateman attended At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bateman have?
Dr. Bateman has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Bateman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bateman performs procedures including biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Bateman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bateman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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