Physician Profile
Joseph R. Spiegel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Spiegel
Joseph R. Spiegel, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Philadelphia, PA specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Joseph trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1979. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 2,013 services to 1,444 patients. The services billed most often include exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, 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.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (215) 955-6760
- Email not available
Practice Locations
925 CHESTNUT ST 6TH FLOOR
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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
2,013 services · 1,444 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
609 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
171 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box | Procedure | 64617 |
52 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of windpipe and lung airways through permanent windpipe opening using an endoscope | Procedure | 31615 |
40 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into vagus nerve | Procedure | 64408 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope | Procedure | 31571 |
18 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31622 |
17 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of growth of tongue and/or stripping of vocal cord using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope | Procedure | 31541 |
17 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Philadelphia 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 6
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joseph R. Spiegel?
Joseph R. Spiegel is an otolaryngology (ent) in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Joseph R. Spiegel's address?
Joseph R. Spiegel is listed at 925 Chestnut St 6Th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107. 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 R. Spiegel?
The number on file is (215) 955-6760. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joseph R. Spiegel?
Joseph R. Spiegel's National Provider Identifier is 1467472175. 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 R. Spiegel train?
Joseph R. Spiegel attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joseph R. Spiegel have?
Joseph R. Spiegel has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joseph R. Spiegel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph R. Spiegel performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box and exam of windpipe and lung airways through permanent windpipe opening using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as imaging of voice box with speech evaluation; provides treatments such as evaluation and recording of swallowing using an endoscope and evaluation, recording, and interpretation of swallowing using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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