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- 801 N 29Th St, Billings, MT 59101
About Dr. Key
Based in Billings, MT, Phillip S. Key, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Phillip graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1988. Phillip is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Phillip provided 545 services to 450 patients. The services billed most often include removal of impacted ear wax, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1780784355 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
- (406) 238-2500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
801 N 29TH ST
Billings, MT 59101
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
545 services · 450 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
132 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
40 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | Procedure | 69200 |
15 | As often as other 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 |
114 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
110 | As often as other 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 |
58 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
44 | 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 3
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.
Other ENT doctors in Billings 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Harvard Medical School 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in MT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Key's specialty?
Dr. Key is an ENT doctor in Billings, MT. 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. Key?
Dr. Key is listed at 801 N 29Th St, Billings, MT 59101. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Key?
The number on file is (406) 238-2500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Key?
Dr. Key's National Provider Identifier is 1780784355. 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. Key's medical education?
Dr. Key attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Key have?
Dr. Key has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Key known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Key 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, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Key. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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