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- 1026 Goodyear Ave, Suite 100B, Gadsden, AL 35903
About Dr. Ostendorf
Robert E. Ostendorf, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Gadsden, AL specializing in otolaryngology. Robert trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. Robert is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 1,779 services to 735 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1003833021.
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
- (256) 438-5821
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1026 GOODYEAR AVE SUITE 100B
Gadsden, AL 35903
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
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
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
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
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,779 services · 735 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
62 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
58 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
53 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
941 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
122 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
60 | 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 |
300 | More often than most 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 |
151 | 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 |
19 | Less often 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 |
13 | Less often than most 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.
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 Gadsden 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Robert E. Ostendorf's specialty?
Robert E. Ostendorf is an ENT doctor in Gadsden, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Robert E. Ostendorf?
Robert E. Ostendorf is listed at 1026 Goodyear Ave Suite 100B, Gadsden, AL 35903. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Robert E. Ostendorf?
The number on file is (256) 438-5821. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Robert E. Ostendorf?
Robert E. Ostendorf's National Provider Identifier is 1003833021. 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 Robert E. Ostendorf's education?
Robert E. Ostendorf attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Robert E. Ostendorf have?
Robert E. Ostendorf has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Robert E. Ostendorf known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert E. Ostendorf performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test to assess middle ear function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Robert E. Ostendorf's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert E. Ostendorf. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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