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- 421 Cox Blvd, Sheffield, AL 35660
About Dr. Long
Francis A. Long, MD is a healthcare provider in Sheffield, AL specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Francis trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 1979. Medicare claims data shows Francis provided 4,682 services to 1,712 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, professional service for single injection of allergen, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1790985133.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (256) 386-7040
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
421 COX BLVD
Sheffield, AL 35660
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
- 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
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
- Thyroid Surgery Consultation
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
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue tie release
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,682 services · 1,712 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
63 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
35 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope with mirror | Procedure | 31505 |
34 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
30 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
21 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| X-ray of paranasal sinus, 1-2 views | Imaging | 70210 |
103 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of paranasal sinus, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 70220 |
64 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
23 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,260 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
1,160 | 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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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1979 at University of South Alabama College 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 AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Long specialize in?
Dr. Long is an otolaryngology (ent) in Sheffield, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Long located?
Dr. Long is listed at 421 Cox Blvd, Sheffield, AL 35660. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Long's phone number?
The number on file is (256) 386-7040. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Long?
Dr. Long's National Provider Identifier is 1790985133. 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. Long go to medical school?
Dr. Long attended University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Long have?
Dr. Long has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Long do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Long performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound and diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope with mirror; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of paranasal sinus, 1-2 views and x-ray of paranasal sinus, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for single injection of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Long. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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