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- 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, Suite E311, Palm Springs, CA 92262
About Dr. Gatto
Michael R. Gatto, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Palm Springs, CA specializing in otolaryngology. Michael trained at New York Medical College, graduating in 1976. Michael is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 5,568 services to 1,658 patients. The services billed most often include test for allergy using allergenic extract, test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens. This provider record is associated with NPI 1457545949.
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
- (760) 323-4735
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1180 N INDIAN CANYON DR SUITE E311
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
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
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,568 services · 1,658 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
602 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
157 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
106 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope with mirror | Procedure | 31505 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
1,568 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
865 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
830 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
263 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
64 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for eardrum and muscle function | Treatment | 92550 |
64 | 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
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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 — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at New York Medical College 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael R. Gatto?
Michael R. Gatto is an ENT doctor in Palm Springs, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is Michael R. Gatto's address?
Michael R. Gatto is listed at 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Suite E311, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Michael R. Gatto?
The number on file is (760) 323-4735. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael R. Gatto?
Michael R. Gatto's National Provider Identifier is 1457545949. 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 Michael R. Gatto train?
Michael R. Gatto attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael R. Gatto have?
Michael R. Gatto has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michael R. Gatto perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael R. Gatto performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and test for allergy using 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
Is Michael R. Gatto's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael R. Gatto. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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