Physician Profile
Melvin Wiederkehr, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wiederkehr
Melvin Wiederkehr, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Brooklyn, NY specializing in otolaryngology. Melvin trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1975. Melvin is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Melvin cared for 1,322 Medicare patients across 1,676 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, removal of impacted ear wax, and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope. This provider record is associated with NPI 1285647206.
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
- (718) 435-7676
- Email not available
Practice Locations
198 FOSTER AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11230
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
1,676 services · 1,322 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
379 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
225 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | Procedure | 69200 |
132 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope with mirror | Procedure | 31505 |
66 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Complex control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30903 |
37 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
420 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
170 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
167 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | Office visit | 99442 |
37 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| 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 |
29 | More often than most 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.
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 Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1975 at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melvin Wiederkehr?
Melvin Wiederkehr is an ENT doctor in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is Melvin Wiederkehr's address?
Melvin Wiederkehr is listed at 198 Foster Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Melvin Wiederkehr?
The number on file is (718) 435-7676. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Melvin Wiederkehr's NPI number?
Melvin Wiederkehr's National Provider Identifier is 1285647206. 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 Melvin Wiederkehr train?
Melvin Wiederkehr attended State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melvin Wiederkehr been practicing?
Melvin Wiederkehr has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melvin Wiederkehr perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melvin Wiederkehr performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and removal of foreign body in ear canal, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melvin Wiederkehr confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melvin Wiederkehr. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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