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- 3400 Spruce Street, 5 Silverstein Bldg, Philadelphia, PA 19104
About Dr. Adappa
Based in Philadelphia, PA, Nithin D. Adappa, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Nithin graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University in 2005. According to Medicare claims data, Nithin cared for 805 Medicare patients across 1,083 services. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope. NPI 1356500680 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (215) 662-2777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3400 SPRUCE STREET 5 SILVERSTEIN BLDG
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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
1,083 services · 805 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
413 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
110 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain | Procedure | 61782 |
53 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exploration of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31276 |
28 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31267 |
26 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of tissue from sphenoid sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31259 |
26 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Other procedure on nervous system | Procedure | 64999 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
239 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
64 | As often as other 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 |
56 | As often as other 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.
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 otolaryngology specialists in Philadelphia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2005 at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 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 PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Adappa specialize in?
Dr. Adappa is an otolaryngology (ent) in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Adappa located?
Dr. Adappa is listed at 3400 Spruce Street 5 Silverstein Bldg, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Adappa's phone number?
The number on file is (215) 662-2777. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Adappa's NPI number?
Dr. Adappa's National Provider Identifier is 1356500680. 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 Dr. Adappa go to medical school?
Dr. Adappa attended Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Adappa been practicing?
Dr. Adappa has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Adappa do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Adappa performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope and computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Adappa confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Adappa. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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