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- 2615 Northgate Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245
About Dr. Simpson
Thomas A. Simpson, M.D. practices otolaryngology in Iowa City, IA. Thomas is a 1990 graduate of University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine. Thomas is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 2,563 Medicare patients across 4,077 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, removal of impacted ear wax, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285672428.
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
- (319) 351-5680
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2615 NORTHGATE DR
Iowa City, IA 52245
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
4,077 services · 2,563 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
571 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
154 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69220 |
55 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
42 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope | Procedure | 31238 |
24 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
15 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | Procedure | 69200 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
406 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
289 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
285 | More 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 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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other ENT doctors in Iowa City 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 6
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Thomas A. Simpson's specialty?
Thomas A. Simpson is an ENT doctor in Iowa City, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Thomas A. Simpson?
Thomas A. Simpson is listed at 2615 Northgate Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Thomas A. Simpson?
The number on file is (319) 351-5680. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Thomas A. Simpson's NPI number?
Thomas A. Simpson's National Provider Identifier is 1285672428. 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 Thomas A. Simpson's education?
Thomas A. Simpson attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Thomas A. Simpson been practicing?
Thomas A. Simpson has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Thomas A. Simpson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas A. Simpson performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin and professional service for single injection of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Thomas A. Simpson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas A. Simpson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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