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Dr. Marion Gillespie, MD

Memphis, TN

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gillespie, Otolaryngologist in Memphis, TN?

    Dr. Marion Gillespie, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Gillespie completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Otolaryngology; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, General Surgery. Dr. Gillespie is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gillespie’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gillespie’s office at (901) 272-6051.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gillespie?

    Dr. Marion Gillespie, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gillespie empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Head & Neck Cancer, Salivary Gland Surgery, Sleep Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Memphis/TN community, Dr. Gillespie is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Otolaryngology; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md

    Is Dr. Gillespie board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Marion Gillespie, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Gillespie speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gillespie treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Gillespie 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. Gillespie. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Upper airway disease
    • Nose and throat conditions
    • Upper respiratory illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Throat Disorder
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J386: Stenosis of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Voice Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Laryngeal paralysis
    • Voice box paralysis
    • Vocal cord immobility
    • Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
    • Paralyzed vocal cord
    • Single vocal cord paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • J3802: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
    • J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Stones
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Salivary stones
    • Sialoliths
    • Blocked salivary duct

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K115: Sialolithiasis

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    What procedures does Dr. Gillespie perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Gillespie 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. Gillespie. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Tumor Removal
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Airway Tumor Destruction
    • Bronchial Stenosis Relief
    • Laser Therapy for Airway Blockage

    CPT Codes:

    • 31641: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with destruction of tumor or relief of stenosis by any method other than excision (eg, laser therapy, cryotherapy)

    Also known as:

    • Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
    • Direct laryngoscopy with injection
    • Vocal cord augmentation
    • Voice box injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Tracheal Stent Placement (Bronchoscopy)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial Stent Insertion
    • Airway Stent Placement
    • Tracheal Dilation and Stenting

    CPT Codes:

    • 31631: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with placement of tracheal stent(s) (includes tracheal/bronchial dilation as required)

    Also known as:

    • Lingual Tonsil Removal
    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tongue tonsil surgery
    • Excision of lingual tonsil
    • Destruction of lingual tonsil
    • Base of tongue tonsillectomy
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42870: Excision or destruction lingual tonsil, any method (separate procedure)
    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
    • DISE Procedure
    • Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
    • Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
    • Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea

    CPT Codes:

    • 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Rigid Esophagoscopy with Dilation
    • Esophageal Dilation with Rigid Scope
    • Transoral Esophagus Widening
    • Rigid Esophagoscopy with Guide Wire

    CPT Codes:

    • 43196: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by dilation over guide wire

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Soft Palate and Throat Reconstruction
    • Hyoid Bone Muscle Release and Suspension
    • Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
    • Throat Widening Surgery
    • Snoring Surgery
    • Hyoid suspension
    • Myotomy of hyoid
    • Sleep apnea surgery
    • Throat muscle repositioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 42145: Palatopharyngoplasty (eg, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, uvulopharyngoplasty)
    • 21685: Hyoid myotomy and suspension

    Also known as:

    • Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Inspire Device Implantation
    • Sleep Apnea Neurostimulator
    • Tongue Nerve Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64582: Open implantation of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator array, pulse generator, and distal respiratory sensor electrode or electrode array

    Does Dr. Gillespie accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gillespie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 272-6051 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gillespie accept in Memphis, TN?

    Dr. Gillespie in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gillespie's office located?

    Dr. Marion Gillespie's Primary Practice

    1325 Eastmoreland Ave Ste 260

    Memphis, TN 38104

    (901) 272-6051

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    Dr. Marion Gillespie's Practice 2

    7945 Wolf River Blvd Ste 220

    Memphis, TN 38138

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    Dr. Marion Gillespie's Practice 3

    8138 Country Village Dr

    Cordova, TN 38016

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

    Dr. Gillespie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255444212.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gillespie?

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

    What is Dr. Marion Gillespie's specialty?

    Dr. Gillespie is a Otolaryngologist near Memphis, TN. 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. Contact Dr. Gillespie to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Marion Gillespie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gillespie is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis 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 Marion Gillespie accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Marion Gillespie is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marion Gillespie offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gillespie's office at (901) 272-6051 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Marion Gillespie?

    Please contact Dr. Gillespie's office at (901) 272-6051 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Marion Gillespie have?

    Dr. Marion Gillespie is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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