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- 5950 University Ave Ste 265, West Des Moines, IA 50266
About Dr. Bertroche
Joseph T. Bertroche, M.D. is a healthcare provider in West Des Moines, IA specializing in otolaryngology. Joseph trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 2015. Joseph is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 1,401 services to 1,191 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 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 removal of impacted ear wax. This provider record is associated with NPI 1902288673.
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
- (515) 875-9450
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 265
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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
1,401 services · 1,191 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
149 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
146 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
43 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 42975 |
35 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
34 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Reshaping of nasal cartilage | Procedure | 30520 |
26 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
16 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Insertion of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator electrode and generator and breathing sensor electrode | Procedure | 64582 |
15 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
14 | Less often than most 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 1
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other ENT doctors in West Des Moines 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College 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 IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Joseph T. Bertroche specialize in?
Joseph T. Bertroche is an ENT doctor in West Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where is Joseph T. Bertroche located?
Joseph T. Bertroche is listed at 5950 University Ave Ste 265, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Joseph T. Bertroche's phone number?
The number on file is (515) 875-9450. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joseph T. Bertroche?
Joseph T. Bertroche's National Provider Identifier is 1902288673. 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 Joseph T. Bertroche train?
Joseph T. Bertroche attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joseph T. Bertroche have?
Joseph T. Bertroche has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Joseph T. Bertroche do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph T. Bertroche performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue; provides treatments such as professional service for multiple injections of allergen and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joseph T. Bertroche's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph T. Bertroche. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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