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- 1300 Mcfarland Blvd Ne, Ste 150, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
About Dr. Lake
Gary M. Lake, MD practices otolaryngology in Tuscaloosa, AL. Gary is a 1990 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. Gary is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Gary cared for 815 Medicare patients across 2,233 services. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, professional service for multiple injections of allergen, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124056916.
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
- (205) 758-9041
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1300 MCFARLAND BLVD NE STE 150
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
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
2,233 services · 815 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ct guidance for needle or tube localization | Imaging | 77011 |
24 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| X-ray of paranasal sinus, 1-2 views | Imaging | 70210 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
873 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
458 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
175 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
70 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for balance and posture | Treatment | 92548 |
38 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Evaluation and testing for balance with recording | Treatment | 92540 |
22 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other ENT doctors in Tuscaloosa 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lake?
Dr. Lake is an ENT doctor in Tuscaloosa, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lake's address?
Dr. Lake is listed at 1300 Mcfarland Blvd Ne Ste 150, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. 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. Lake?
The number on file is (205) 758-9041. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lake's NPI number?
Dr. Lake's National Provider Identifier is 1124056916. 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. Lake train?
Dr. Lake attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lake been practicing?
Dr. Lake has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lake perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lake performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax and exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct guidance for needle or tube localization and x-ray of paranasal sinus, 1-2 views; 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
Has Dr. Lake confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lake. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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