Physician Profile
Neal W. Burkhalter, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Burkhalter
Neal W. Burkhalter, MD is a healthcare provider in West Columbia, SC specializing in otolaryngology. Neal trained at Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. Neal is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Neal cared for 914 Medicare patients across 2,949 services. The services billed most often include test for allergy using allergenic extract, test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1285897470.
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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
- (803) 936-7530
- Email not available
Practice Locations
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 200
West Columbia, SC 29169
895 City Center Blvd Ste 152
Newport News, VA 23606
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
2,949 services · 914 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
106 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
96 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
55 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
47 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
1,022 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
446 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
300 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
54 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
50 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
23 | Less 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 West Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2008 at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Burkhalter's specialty?
Dr. Burkhalter is an ENT doctor in West Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Burkhalter?
Dr. Burkhalter is listed at 146 E Hospital Dr Ste 200, West Columbia, SC 29169. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Burkhalter?
The number on file is (803) 936-7530. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Burkhalter's NPI number?
Dr. Burkhalter's National Provider Identifier is 1285897470. 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. Burkhalter's medical education?
Dr. Burkhalter attended Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Burkhalter been practicing?
Dr. Burkhalter has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Burkhalter known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Burkhalter performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an 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
Has Dr. Burkhalter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Burkhalter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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