Physician Profile
Richard J. Biggerstaff, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Biggerstaff
Richard J. Biggerstaff, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Indianapolis, IN specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Richard trained at Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 234 Medicare patients across 267 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 moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, 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 1841357266.
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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
- (317) 844-7059
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8040 CLEARVISTA PARKWAY SUITE 350
Indianapolis, IN 46256
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
267 services · 234 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands | Procedure | 60500 |
19 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 42975 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
125 | 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 |
59 | As often as other 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 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
16 | Less often than most 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.
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Indianapolis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 12 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Richard J. Biggerstaff specialize in?
Richard J. Biggerstaff is an otolaryngology (ent) in Indianapolis, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Richard J. Biggerstaff located?
Richard J. Biggerstaff is listed at 8040 Clearvista Parkway Suite 350, Indianapolis, IN 46256. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Richard J. Biggerstaff's phone number?
The number on file is (317) 844-7059. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Richard J. Biggerstaff's NPI number?
Richard J. Biggerstaff's National Provider Identifier is 1841357266. 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 Richard J. Biggerstaff train?
Richard J. Biggerstaff attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard J. Biggerstaff been practicing?
Richard J. Biggerstaff has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Richard J. Biggerstaff do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard J. Biggerstaff performs procedures including removal or exploration of parathyroid glands, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard J. Biggerstaff confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard J. Biggerstaff. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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