Physician Profile
Christopher M. Walz, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Walz
Christopher M. Walz, M.D. practices otolaryngology (ent) in Rancho Mirage, CA. Christopher is a 2002 graduate of University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 5,369 Medicare patients across 10,737 services. The services billed most often include test for allergy using allergenic extract, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (760) 340-4566
- Email not available
Practice Locations
39000 BOB HOPE DR WRIGHT BUILDING, SUITE 301
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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
- Thyroid nodules
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
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,737 services · 5,369 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
1,514 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
1,106 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
956 |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
76 |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
64 |
| Complex removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69222 |
61 |
| Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose | Procedure | 30117 |
45 |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | Procedure | 69200 |
43 |
| Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope | Procedure | 31238 |
42 |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
32 |
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.
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 Rancho Mirage 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2002 at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 7
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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher M. Walz?
Christopher M. Walz is an otolaryngology (ent) in Rancho Mirage, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Christopher M. Walz's address?
Christopher M. Walz is listed at 39000 Bob Hope Dr Wright Building, Suite 301, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. 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 M. Walz?
The number on file is (760) 340-4566. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Christopher M. Walz's NPI number?
Christopher M. Walz's National Provider Identifier is 1205989514. 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 M. Walz train?
Christopher M. Walz attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christopher M. Walz been practicing?
Christopher M. Walz has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher M. Walz perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher M. Walz performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue and ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Christopher M. Walz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher M. Walz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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