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Unclaimed ProfileAbout DEFATTA
Based in Altoona, WI, Robert Joseph Defatta, MD, PhD, FACS is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Robert graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2002. Robert is also listed as specialising in otolaryngology (ent) and otolaryngology — facial plastic surgery.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Defatta?
Dr. Defatta is an otolaryngology in Altoona, WI. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Defatta's address?
Dr. Defatta is listed at 1490 RIVERS EDGE TRAIL, Altoona, WI 54720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Defatta?
The number on file is (715) 828-2368. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Defatta's NPI number?
Dr. Defatta's National Provider Identifier is 1578697520. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Defatta train?
Dr. Defatta attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Defatta been practising?
Dr. Defatta has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Defatta perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Defatta performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as professional service for single injection of allergen and test for allergy using allergenic extract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (715) 828-2368
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1490 RIVERS EDGE TRAIL
Altoona, WI 54720
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,796 services · 507 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
36 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
33 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
29 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
30 |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
641 |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
616 |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
540 |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
468 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
265 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
68 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
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Class of 2002 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in WI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.