Physician Profile
Waldemar L. Riefkohl, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Riefkohl
Waldemar L. Riefkohl, M.D. practices otolaryngology (ent) in Pinehurst, NC. Waldemar is a 2003 graduate of Temple University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Waldemar cared for 1,084 Medicare patients across 2,931 services. The services billed most often include test for allergy using allergenic extract, test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (910) 295-6831
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5 FIRST VILLAGE DR
Pinehurst, NC 28374
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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,931 services · 1,084 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
190 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
116 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
80 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
51 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
35 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose | Procedure | 30117 |
27 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
18 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 42975 |
16 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Insertion of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator electrode and generator and breathing sensor electrode | Procedure | 64582 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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 2
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Pinehurst 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Waldemar L. Riefkohl specialize in?
Waldemar L. Riefkohl is an otolaryngology (ent) in Pinehurst, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Waldemar L. Riefkohl located?
Waldemar L. Riefkohl is listed at 5 First Village Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Waldemar L. Riefkohl's phone number?
The number on file is (910) 295-6831. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Waldemar L. Riefkohl's NPI number?
Waldemar L. Riefkohl's National Provider Identifier is 1184887234. 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 Waldemar L. Riefkohl train?
Waldemar L. Riefkohl attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Waldemar L. Riefkohl been practicing?
Waldemar L. Riefkohl has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Waldemar L. Riefkohl do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Waldemar L. Riefkohl 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; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Waldemar L. Riefkohl confirmed this information?
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