Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout WRIGHT
Simon K Wright, MD practises otolaryngology in West Des Moines, IA. Simon is a 1997 graduate of Medical College of Wisconsin. Simon is also listed as specialising in otolaryngology (ent).
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Wright?
Dr. Wright is an otolaryngology in West Des Moines, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wright's address?
Dr. Wright is listed at 105 VALLEY WEST DR SUITE 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265. 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. Wright?
The number on file is (515) 223-4368. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Wright's NPI number?
Dr. Wright's National Provider Identifier is 1710945506. 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. Wright train?
Dr. Wright attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Wright been practising?
Dr. Wright has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Wright perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wright performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue and ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope 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.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (515) 223-4368
- Email not available
Practice Locations
105 VALLEY WEST DR SUITE 100
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,425 services · 926 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
172 |
| Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages | Procedure | 30801 |
77 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
44 |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
33 |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box | Procedure | 64617 |
23 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
18 |
| Insertion of wire and dilation of esophagus using an endoscope | Procedure | 43196 |
17 |
| Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands | Procedure | 60500 |
16 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
25 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
23 |
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 3
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
Other otolaryngology specialists in West Des Moines 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 4
Providers in IA 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.