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- 105 Valley West Dr, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265
About Dr. Wright
Simon K. Wright, MD practices otolaryngology in West Des Moines, IA. Simon is a 1997 graduate of Medical College of Wisconsin. Simon is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Simon cared for 926 Medicare patients across 1,425 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710945506.
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
- (515) 223-4368
- Email not available
Practice Locations
105 VALLEY WEST DR SUITE 100
West Des Moines, IA 50265
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
1,425 services · 926 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
172 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages | Procedure | 30801 |
77 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
44 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
33 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box | Procedure | 64617 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Insertion of wire and dilation of esophagus using an endoscope | Procedure | 43196 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands | Procedure | 60500 |
16 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
25 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
23 | As often as other 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 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 — 24 related providers in 4 groups
Other ENT doctors 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 3
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Wright?
Dr. Wright is an ENT doctor in West Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed 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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
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 practicing?
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.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Wright confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wright. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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