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Dr. Nathan Hales, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hales, Otolaryngologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Nathan Hales, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hales graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston and completed his residency at Univ Of Ok Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Hales is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hales’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hales’s office at (210) 616-0283.

    Where did Dr. Hales go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Ok Coll Of Med, General Surgery

    • Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston

    Is Dr. Hales board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Hales, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Hales speak?

    Dr. Hales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Hales typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Hales diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hales. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Oral Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
    • Pharyngeal Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
    • Cancer
    • Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
    • Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
    • Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Hales typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Hales performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hales. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
    • Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
    • Vocal Cord Exam
    • Throat Scope with Strobe Light
    • Voice Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy

    Also known as:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
    • Total Thyroid Removal
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy
    • Thyroidectomy
    • Substernal Thyroid Removal
    • Cervical Thyroidectomy
    • Complete thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid gland removal
    • Thyroid surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
    • 60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
    • 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete

    Also known as:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);

    Also known as:

    • Modified Radical Neck Dissection
    • Cervical Lymph Node Removal
    • Neck Lymphadenectomy
    • Neck Dissection Surgery
    • Lymph Node Biopsy Neck

    CPT Codes:

    • 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Does Dr. Hales accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 616-0283 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hales accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Hales in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hales' office located?

    Dr. Nathan Hales' Primary Practice

    4775 Hamilton Wolfe Rd Ste 1

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (210) 616-0283

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    Dr. Nathan Hales' Practice 2

    150 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 200

    San Antonio, TX 78258

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    Dr. Nathan Hales' Practice 3

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr

    San Antonio, TX 78229

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    What is Dr. Hales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053450304.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hales?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hales

    What is Dr. Nathan Hales's specialty?

    Dr. Hales is a Otolaryngologist near San Antonio, TX.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders.

    Is this Dr. Nathan Hales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hales is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, Doctors Hospital Of Laredo, Dhr Health which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Nathan Hales accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Hales is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nathan Hales offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hales's office at (210) 616-0283 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nathan Hales?

    Please contact Dr. Hales's office at (210) 616-0283 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nathan Hales have?

    Dr. Nathan Hales is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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