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- 2321 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
About Dr. Gado
Samkon K. Gado, MD is a healthcare provider in Lynchburg, VA specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Samkon trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2015. Medicare claims data shows Samkon provided 3,514 services to 1,437 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 professional service for multiple injections of allergen. This provider record is associated with NPI 1497142145.
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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
- (434) 947-3993
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2321 ATHERHOLT RD
Lynchburg, VA 24501
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
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
- Congenital neck mass
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
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
- Facial reconstructive surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Instrumental swallowing evaluation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,514 services · 1,437 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
242 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
83 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
25 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Incision, aspiration, and/or inflation of eardrum | Procedure | 69420 |
16 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
16 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
32 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct guidance for needle or tube localization | Imaging | 77011 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,610 | More 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.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 — 24 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 7
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Gado?
Dr. Gado is an otolaryngology (ent) in Lynchburg, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gado's address?
Dr. Gado is listed at 2321 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501. 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. Gado?
The number on file is (434) 947-3993. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Gado?
Dr. Gado's National Provider Identifier is 1497142145. 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. Gado train?
Dr. Gado attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Gado have?
Dr. Gado has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Gado perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gado performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for multiple injections of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gado. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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