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- Mercy Ear Nose and Throat Clinic, 901 8Th Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
About Dr. Gailushas
Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, Shane A. Gailushas, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Shane graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2008. Shane is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. Medicare claims data shows Shane provided 454 services to 387 patients. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 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. NPI 1073786521 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (319) 398-6900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
MERCY EAR NOSE AND THROAT CLINIC 901 8TH AVENUE SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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
454 services · 387 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
132 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
83 | As often as other 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 |
58 | As often as other 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 |
52 | 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 |
47 | 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.
Other ENT doctors in Cedar Rapids 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 7
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Gailushas specialize in?
Dr. Gailushas is an ENT doctor in Cedar Rapids, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Gailushas located?
Dr. Gailushas is listed at Mercy Ear Nose and Throat Clinic 901 8Th Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gailushas's phone number?
The number on file is (319) 398-6900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Gailushas?
Dr. Gailushas's National Provider Identifier is 1073786521. 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. Gailushas go to medical school?
Dr. Gailushas attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Gailushas have?
Dr. Gailushas has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Gailushas do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gailushas 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, 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. Gailushas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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