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- 6475 S Yale Ave Ste 401, Tulsa, OK 74136
About Dr. Barns
Based in Tulsa, OK, Edward L. Barns, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Edward cared for 425 Medicare patients across 480 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 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 established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1922007988 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (918) 502-9555
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6475 S YALE AVE STE 401
Tulsa, OK 74136
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
480 services · 425 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
37 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
15 | Less often than most 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 |
124 | More often than most 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 |
115 | More 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 |
105 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
22 | 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.
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 Tulsa 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in OK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Barns specialize in?
Dr. Barns is an otolaryngology (ent) in Tulsa, OK. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Barns located?
Dr. Barns is listed at 6475 S Yale Ave Ste 401, Tulsa, OK 74136. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Barns's phone number?
The number on file is (918) 502-9555. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Barns's NPI number?
Dr. Barns's National Provider Identifier is 1922007988. 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 Dr. Barns been practicing?
Dr. Barns has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Barns do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Barns performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and 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 Dr. Barns confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Barns. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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