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- 1017 S 2Nd Ave Ste 1, Walla Walla, WA 99362
About 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. This provider record is associated with NPI 1609210525.
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
- (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
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
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
Head & Neck
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
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
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
252 services · 211 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
33 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
12 | Less often than most 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 |
77 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| 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 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
30 | As often as other 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.
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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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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