Physician Profile
Joseph C. Sniezek, M.D. FACS
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sniezek
Joseph C. Sniezek, M.D. FACS practices otolaryngology (ent) in Seattle, WA. Joseph is a 1994 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 319 Medicare patients across 337 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (206) 292-6464
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1221 MADISON ST SUITE 1523
Seattle, WA 98104
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
337 services · 319 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands | Procedure | 60500 |
26 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
25 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of neck | Procedure | 38510 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of thyroid lobe on side of neck | Procedure | 60220 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of thyroid | Procedure | 60240 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
37 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
101 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
66 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
12 | Less often 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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Related specialists at this location 2
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Seattle 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Vanderbilt University School 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 WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joseph C. Sniezek?
Joseph C. Sniezek is an otolaryngology (ent) in Seattle, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Joseph C. Sniezek's address?
Joseph C. Sniezek is listed at 1221 Madison St Suite 1523, Seattle, WA 98104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Joseph C. Sniezek?
The number on file is (206) 292-6464. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joseph C. Sniezek's NPI number?
Joseph C. Sniezek's National Provider Identifier is 1518943646. 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 C. Sniezek train?
Joseph C. Sniezek attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph C. Sniezek been practicing?
Joseph C. Sniezek has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joseph C. Sniezek perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph C. Sniezek performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, removal or exploration of parathyroid glands and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph C. Sniezek confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph C. Sniezek. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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