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- 444 Neptune Blvd, Unit 12, Neptune, NJ 07753
About Dr. Pflum
Gerald E. Pflum, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Neptune, NJ specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. Gerald trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 1972. According to Medicare claims data, Gerald cared for 682 Medicare patients across 895 services. The services billed most often include removal of impacted ear wax, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of 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. This provider record is associated with NPI 1386603066.
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
- (732) 775-1301
- Email not available
Practice Locations
444 NEPTUNE BLVD UNIT 12
Neptune, NJ 07753
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
- Tongue tie release
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
895 services · 682 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
275 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69220 |
34 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
256 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
117 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
59 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
55 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing | Billing code | G0268 |
47 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
22 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
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
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Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1972 at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Gerald E. Pflum's specialty?
Gerald E. Pflum is an ENT doctor in Neptune, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology — Otology & Neurotology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Gerald E. Pflum?
Gerald E. Pflum is listed at 444 Neptune Blvd Unit 12, Neptune, NJ 07753. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Gerald E. Pflum?
The number on file is (732) 775-1301. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Gerald E. Pflum's NPI number?
Gerald E. Pflum's National Provider Identifier is 1386603066. 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
What is Gerald E. Pflum's education?
Gerald E. Pflum attended Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 1972. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Gerald E. Pflum been practicing?
Gerald E. Pflum has 54 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1972, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Gerald E. Pflum known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Gerald E. Pflum performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Gerald E. Pflum confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gerald E. Pflum. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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