Physician Profile
Christopher L. Lykins, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lykins
Christopher L. Lykins, M.D. practices otolaryngology (ent) in Scottsdale, AZ. Christopher is a 1995 graduate of University of Washington School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 1,041 Medicare patients across 1,195 services. 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 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.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (480) 684-1360
- Email not available
Practice Locations
20201 N SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE DR STE 230
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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
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
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,195 services · 1,041 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
75 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
39 |
| Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31267 |
12 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
12 |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
99 |
| Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope | Treatment | 92511 |
79 |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
14 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
327 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
263 |
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Scottsdale 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher L. Lykins?
Christopher L. Lykins is an otolaryngology (ent) in Scottsdale, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Christopher L. Lykins's address?
Christopher L. Lykins is listed at 20201 N Scottsdale Healthcare Dr Ste 230, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christopher L. Lykins?
The number on file is (480) 684-1360. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Christopher L. Lykins's NPI number?
Christopher L. Lykins's National Provider Identifier is 1477540292. 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 Christopher L. Lykins train?
Christopher L. Lykins attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christopher L. Lykins been practicing?
Christopher L. Lykins has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher L. Lykins perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher L. Lykins performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope and exam of the nose and throat 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 Christopher L. Lykins confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher L. Lykins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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