Physician Profile
Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman, D.O
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Giesler-Spellman
Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman, D.O is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Melanie is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. According to Medicare claims data, Melanie cared for 785 Medicare patients across 2,033 services. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, test for allergy using airborne allergenic extract injected into skin, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1013138270 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (319) 399-2022
- Email not available
Practice Locations
202 10TH ST SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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
2,033 services · 785 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
95 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
65 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 42975 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator electrode and generator and breathing sensor electrode | Procedure | 64582 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
522 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for allergy using airborne allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95027 |
478 | Too few peers to compare |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
133 | 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 4
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 Cedar Rapids 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 7
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman?
Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman is an ENT doctor in Cedar Rapids, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman's address?
Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman is listed at 202 10Th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman?
The number on file is (319) 399-2022. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman's NPI number?
Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman's National Provider Identifier is 1013138270. 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 Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman train?
Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman been practicing?
Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using airborne allergenic extract injected into skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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