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- 34612 6Th Ave S, Suite 110, Federal Way, WA 98003
About Dr. Stern
Ryan E. Stern, MD is a healthcare provider in Federal Way, WA specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Ryan trained at New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. Medicare claims data shows Ryan provided 5,434 services to 1,125 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, professional service for preparation and provision of single-dose vial of allergen, 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 1487754941.
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
- (253) 661-2594
- Email not available
Practice Locations
34612 6TH AVE S SUITE 110
Federal Way, WA 98003
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
5,434 services · 1,125 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
218 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
205 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose | Procedure | 30117 |
65 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
48 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Repair of collapsed nasal valve | Procedure | 30469 |
43 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Destruction of nasal nerve by heat using an endoscope | Procedure | 31242 |
31 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
20 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| 3d radiographic procedure | Imaging | 76376 |
29 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
29 | As often as other 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.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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 New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at New York University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Stern?
Dr. Stern is an otolaryngology (ent) in Federal Way, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Stern's address?
Dr. Stern is listed at 34612 6Th Ave S Suite 110, Federal Way, WA 98003. 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. Stern?
The number on file is (253) 661-2594. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Stern?
Dr. Stern's National Provider Identifier is 1487754941. 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 Dr. Stern train?
Dr. Stern attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Stern have?
Dr. Stern has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Stern perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Stern performs procedures including biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose; reads or performs imaging such as 3d radiographic procedure and ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for preparation and provision of single-dose vial of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Stern's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Stern. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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