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- 215 S 5Th St, Gadsden, AL 35901
About Dr. Kantzler
Kurt W. Kantzler, D.O. practices otolaryngology — otology & neurotology in Gadsden, AL. Kurt is a 1993 graduate of Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Kurt cared for 463 Medicare patients across 612 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811913544.
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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
- (256) 543-2867
- Email not available
Practice Locations
215 S 5TH ST
Gadsden, AL 35901
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
- Congenital neck mass
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
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
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
- Facial reconstructive surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
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
- Broken Nose Repair
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
- Esophageal dilation
- Instrumental swallowing evaluation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
612 services · 463 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
53 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
36 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Release of nasal scar tissue | Procedure | 30560 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
59 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
34 | As often as other 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 |
177 | 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 |
130 | 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 |
44 | 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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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.
Trained at Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 7
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Kurt W. Kantzler specialize in?
Kurt W. Kantzler is an ENT doctor in Gadsden, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology — Otology & Neurotology”.
NPI registry
Where is Kurt W. Kantzler located?
Kurt W. Kantzler is listed at 215 S 5Th St, Gadsden, AL 35901. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Kurt W. Kantzler's phone number?
The number on file is (256) 543-2867. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kurt W. Kantzler's NPI number?
Kurt W. Kantzler's National Provider Identifier is 1811913544. 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 Kurt W. Kantzler train?
Kurt W. Kantzler attended Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kurt W. Kantzler been practicing?
Kurt W. Kantzler has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Kurt W. Kantzler do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Kurt W. Kantzler performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; provides treatments such as comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test and test to assess middle ear function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kurt W. Kantzler confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kurt W. Kantzler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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