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- 100 N Sumter St, Suite 400, Sumter, SC 29150
About Dr. Lovice
David B. Lovice, MD is a healthcare provider in Sumter, SC specializing in otolaryngology. David trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School, graduating in 1992. David is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology and plastic & reconstructive surgery. Medicare claims data shows David provided 5,964 services to 2,828 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and professional service for multiple injections of allergen. This provider record is associated with NPI 1477521227.
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
- (803) 778-5970
- Email not available
Practice Locations
100 N SUMTER ST SUITE 400
Sumter, SC 29150
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
5,964 services · 2,828 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
123 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
108 | Too few peers to compare |
| Incision, aspiration, and/or inflation of eardrum | Procedure | 69420 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,624 | Too few peers to compare |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
835 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
565 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
359 | Too few peers to compare |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
359 | Too few peers to compare |
| Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92587 |
355 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope | Treatment | 92511 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
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 Eastern Virginia Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at Eastern Virginia Medical School 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 SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lovice?
Dr. Lovice is an ENT doctor in Sumter, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lovice's address?
Dr. Lovice is listed at 100 N Sumter St Suite 400, Sumter, SC 29150. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lovice?
The number on file is (803) 778-5970. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lovice?
Dr. Lovice's National Provider Identifier is 1477521227. 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 Dr. Lovice train?
Dr. Lovice attended Eastern Virginia Medical School, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lovice have?
Dr. Lovice has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lovice perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lovice performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and incision, aspiration, and/or inflation of eardrum; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for multiple injections of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lovice's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lovice. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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