Physician Profile
Richard G. Areen, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Areen
Based in Sacramento, CA, Richard G. Areen, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Richard graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1977. Richard is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,116 Medicare patients across 1,279 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, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and test to assess middle ear function. NPI 1609879386 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
- (916) 736-3408
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1111 EXPOSITION BLVD BLDG 700
Sacramento, CA 95815
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
1,279 services · 1,116 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
76 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
56 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
19 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
170 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
160 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
144 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone | Treatment | 92553 |
32 | More often than most 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 |
345 | More often than most 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 |
204 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing | Billing code | G0268 |
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
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ENT doctors at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other ENT doctors in Sacramento 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1977 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Areen's specialty?
Dr. Areen is an ENT doctor in Sacramento, CA. 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. Areen?
Dr. Areen is listed at 1111 Exposition Blvd Bldg 700, Sacramento, CA 95815. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Areen?
The number on file is (916) 736-3408. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Areen's NPI number?
Dr. Areen's National Provider Identifier is 1609879386. 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. Areen's medical education?
Dr. Areen attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Areen been practicing?
Dr. Areen has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Areen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Areen performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and simple control of nose bleed; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and exam of ear using a microscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Areen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Areen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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