Physician Profile
William B. Helton, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Helton
William B. Helton, MD practices otolaryngology (ent) in Prestonsburg, KY. William is a 2006 graduate of University of Louisville School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows William provided 1,011 services to 660 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (606) 886-2712
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5322 KY ROUTE 321
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
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
1,011 services · 660 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
90 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
67 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
45 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
29 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
25 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
22 |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
129 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
39 |
| Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92587 |
26 |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
24 |
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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2006 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Helton?
Dr. Helton is an otolaryngology (ent) in Prestonsburg, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Helton's address?
Dr. Helton is listed at 5322 Ky Route 321, Prestonsburg, KY 41653. 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. Helton?
The number on file is (606) 886-2712. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Helton?
Dr. Helton's National Provider Identifier is 1174786115. 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. Helton train?
Dr. Helton attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Helton have?
Dr. Helton has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Helton perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Helton performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as professional service for multiple injections of allergen 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
Is Dr. Helton's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Helton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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