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- 1965 1St Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
About Dr. Blythe
William R. Blythe, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Opelika, AL specializing in otolaryngology (ent). William trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. Medicare claims data shows William provided 2,200 services to 914 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, test for allergy using allergenic extract, and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue. This provider record is associated with NPI 1851321053.
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
- (334) 705-0012
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1965 1ST AVE
Opelika, AL 36801
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
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
- Congenital neck mass
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
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
- Facial reconstructive surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Instrumental swallowing evaluation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,200 services · 914 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
125 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
63 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
52 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
43 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
29 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth | Procedure | 10006 |
17 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
137 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
124 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
605 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
560 | 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
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 23 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 6
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is William R. Blythe?
William R. Blythe is an otolaryngology (ent) in Opelika, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is William R. Blythe's address?
William R. Blythe is listed at 1965 1St Ave, Opelika, AL 36801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with William R. Blythe?
The number on file is (334) 705-0012. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for William R. Blythe?
William R. Blythe's National Provider Identifier is 1851321053. 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 William R. Blythe train?
William R. Blythe attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does William R. Blythe have?
William R. Blythe has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does William R. Blythe perform?
According to Medicare billing data, William R. Blythe performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax 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 professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is William R. Blythe's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by William R. Blythe. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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