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- 3400 Civic Center Blvd, South Pavilion, 3Rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
About Dr. Bigelow
Douglas C. Bigelow, MD is a healthcare provider in Philadelphia, PA specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Douglas trained at University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1985. According to Medicare claims data, Douglas cared for 962 Medicare patients across 1,103 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and removal of impacted ear wax. This provider record is associated with NPI 1801821608.
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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
- (215) 662-2777
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD SOUTH PAVILION, 3RD FLOOR
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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
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
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
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
Head & Neck
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
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
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,103 services · 962 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
119 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69220 |
76 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Complex removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69222 |
34 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Insertion of cochlear device | Procedure | 69930 |
26 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
16 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Obtaining ear cartilage for grafting | Procedure | 21235 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
263 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
159 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing | Billing code | G0268 |
117 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
105 | More 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
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Related specialists at this location 3
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Philadelphia 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bigelow?
Dr. Bigelow is an otolaryngology (ent) in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bigelow's address?
Dr. Bigelow is listed at 3400 Civic Center Blvd South Pavilion, 3Rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 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. Bigelow?
The number on file is (215) 662-2777. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bigelow's NPI number?
Dr. Bigelow's National Provider Identifier is 1801821608. 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. Bigelow train?
Dr. Bigelow attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bigelow been practicing?
Dr. Bigelow has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bigelow perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bigelow performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity and complex removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bigelow confirmed this information?
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