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- 1065 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
About Dr. Seal
Stephen R. Seal, MD is a healthcare provider in Asheville, NC specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. Stephen trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1983. Stephen is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 981 Medicare patients across 1,185 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1194788760.
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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
- (828) 254-3517
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1065 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
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
1,185 services · 981 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
152 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
144 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
84 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
40 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
39 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope | Treatment | 92511 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
210 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
164 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
162 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 11 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1983 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 3
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Seal's specialty?
Dr. Seal is an ENT doctor in Asheville, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology — Otology & Neurotology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Seal?
Dr. Seal is listed at 1065 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Seal?
The number on file is (828) 254-3517. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Seal's NPI number?
Dr. Seal's National Provider Identifier is 1194788760. 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
What is Dr. Seal's medical education?
Dr. Seal attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Seal been practicing?
Dr. Seal has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Seal known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Seal performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Seal confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Seal. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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