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- 3982 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
About Dr. Small
Joseph M. Small, DO is a healthcare provider in Tucson, AZ specializing in otolaryngology. Joseph trained at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1969. Joseph is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 349 Medicare patients across 458 services. The services billed most often include simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity, test to assess middle ear function, and test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone. This provider record is associated with NPI 1649216300.
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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
- (520) 795-1581
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3982 N CAMPBELL AVE
Tucson, AZ 85719
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
458 services · 349 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69220 |
138 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Complex removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69222 |
42 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
39 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
137 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone | Treatment | 92553 |
64 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
38 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other ENT doctors in Tucson 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1969 at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 5
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity 7
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Small?
Dr. Small is an ENT doctor in Tucson, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Small's address?
Dr. Small is listed at 3982 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719. 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. Small?
The number on file is (520) 795-1581. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Small's NPI number?
Dr. Small's National Provider Identifier is 1649216300. 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. Small train?
Dr. Small attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1969. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Small been practicing?
Dr. Small has 57 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1969, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Small perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Small performs procedures including simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity, complex removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Small confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Small. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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