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- 1605 S 28Th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
About Dr. Hammett
Based in Hattiesburg, MS, Michael J. Hammett, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Michael graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1993. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 1,046 Medicare patients across 1,335 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, removal of impacted ear wax, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1396757910 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
- (601) 264-5684
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1605 S 28TH AVE
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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
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
Procedures & services
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Ear-tube placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head and neck surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Hearing test
- Rigid laryngoscopy
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Instrumental swallowing evaluation
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,335 services · 1,046 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
253 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
109 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
36 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
467 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
217 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
159 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
50 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
12 | Less often than most 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 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
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 Hattiesburg 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hammett's specialty?
Dr. Hammett is an otolaryngology (ent) in Hattiesburg, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hammett?
Dr. Hammett is listed at 1605 S 28Th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hammett?
The number on file is (601) 264-5684. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hammett's NPI number?
Dr. Hammett's National Provider Identifier is 1396757910. 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
What is Dr. Hammett's medical education?
Dr. Hammett attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hammett been practicing?
Dr. Hammett has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hammett known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hammett performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hammett confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hammett. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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