Physician Profile
David Z. Cai, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cai
David Z. Cai, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Walla Walla, WA specializing in otolaryngology (ent). David trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. David is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows David provided 252 services to 211 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 diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Contact Information
- (509) 897-8200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1017 S 2ND AVE STE 1
Walla Walla, WA 99362
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
252 services · 211 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
35 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
17 |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
33 |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
12 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
77 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
48 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
30 |
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.
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 Walla Walla 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does David Z. Cai specialize in?
David Z. Cai is an otolaryngology (ent) in Walla Walla, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is David Z. Cai located?
David Z. Cai is listed at 1017 S 2Nd Ave Ste 1, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is David Z. Cai's phone number?
The number on file is (509) 897-8200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for David Z. Cai?
David Z. Cai's National Provider Identifier is 1609210525. 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 David Z. Cai train?
David Z. Cai attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does David Z. Cai have?
David Z. Cai has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does David Z. Cai do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, David Z. Cai performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope 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 David Z. Cai's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David Z. Cai. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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