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- 303 N Keene St, Suite 401, Columbia, MO 65201
About Dr. Mechlin
David C. Mechlin, M.D. practices otolaryngology (ent) in Columbia, MO. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 158 Medicare patients across 188 services. The services billed most often include removal of impacted ear wax, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and exam of ear using a microscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023079100.
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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
- (573) 884-2200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
303 N KEENE ST SUITE 401
Columbia, MO 65201
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
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
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
188 services · 158 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
92 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
30 | 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 |
37 | As often as other 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 |
29 | Less often than most 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.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Columbia 7
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is David C. Mechlin?
David C. Mechlin is an otolaryngology (ent) in Columbia, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is David C. Mechlin's address?
David C. Mechlin is listed at 303 N Keene St Suite 401, Columbia, MO 65201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with David C. Mechlin?
The number on file is (573) 884-2200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is David C. Mechlin's NPI number?
David C. Mechlin's National Provider Identifier is 1023079100. 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
How long has David C. Mechlin been practicing?
David C. Mechlin has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does David C. Mechlin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, David C. Mechlin performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has David C. Mechlin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David C. Mechlin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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