Physician Profile
Ray J. Lara, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lara
Ray J. Lara, D.O. is a healthcare provider in Oro Valley, AZ specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. Ray trained at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2003. Medicare claims data shows Ray provided 4,850 services to 3,595 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, removal of impacted ear wax, and removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Contact Information
- (520) 775-3333
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2506 E VISTOSO COMMERCE LOOP STE 180
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
3320 N Campbell Ave Ste 180
Tucson, AZ 85719
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
- Snoring
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
- Thyroid nodules
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
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,850 services · 3,595 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
629 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
493 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
179 |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
76 |
| Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope | Procedure | 31238 |
32 |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
21 |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | Procedure | 69200 |
18 |
| Incision, aspiration, and/or inflation of eardrum | Procedure | 69420 |
14 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
15 |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
337 |
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.
Trained at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2003 at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 7
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ray J. Lara?
Ray J. Lara is an ENT doctor in Oro Valley, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology — Otology & Neurotology”.
NPI registry
What is Ray J. Lara's address?
Ray J. Lara is listed at 2506 E Vistoso Commerce Loop Ste 180, Oro Valley, AZ 85755. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ray J. Lara?
The number on file is (520) 775-3333. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ray J. Lara?
Ray J. Lara's National Provider Identifier is 1750583951. 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 Ray J. Lara train?
Ray J. Lara attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ray J. Lara have?
Ray J. Lara has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ray J. Lara perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ray J. Lara 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; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and professional service for multiple injections of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ray J. Lara's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ray J. Lara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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