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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fritsch, Otologist & Neurotologist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Michael Fritsch, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN. He has been practicing for over 39 years. Dr. Fritsch graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Fritsch is fluent in English, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fritsch’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fritsch’s office at (317) 848-9505.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fritsch?
Dr. Michael Fritsch, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otologist & Neurotologist 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. Fritsch empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannoma, Hearing Loss/Tinnitus, Salivary Gland Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Fritsch is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Fritsch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fritsch speak?
Dr. Fritsch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
German
What conditions does Dr. Fritsch treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Fritsch 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. Fritsch. 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:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Mixed Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Combined Hearing Loss
- Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
- Mixed Type Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H9041: Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
Also known as:
- Chronic Salivary Gland Infection
- Salivary Gland Stones
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Chronic Sialadenitis
- Long-term Salivary Gland Inflammation
- Recurring Salivary Gland Infection
- Salivary stones
- Sialoliths
- Blocked salivary duct
ICD-10 Codes:
- K1123: Chronic sialoadenitis
- K115: Sialolithiasis
Also known as:
- Meniere's Disease
- Ménière disease
- Ménière's Syndrome
- Endolymphatic Hydrops
- Inner Ear Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8101: Meniere's disease, right ear
- H8102: Meniere's disease, left ear
Also known as:
- Perforated Eardrum
- Ear Disorder
- Ruptured eardrum
- Hole in eardrum
- Tympanic membrane tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7291: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear
What procedures does Dr. Fritsch perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Fritsch 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. Fritsch. 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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Ear Polyp Removal
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- Ear Canal Reconstruction
- Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
- Stapedectomy for Hearing Loss
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Aural Polyp Excision
- Removal of Ear Canal Polyp
- Ear Growth Removal
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
- Meatoplasty
- External Auditory Canal Repair
- Ear Canal Widening
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Surgery
- PORP/TORP Placement
- Hearing Bone Repair
- Stapedotomy
- Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Footplate Drill Out
- Middle Ear Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69540: Excision aural polyp
- 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69310: Reconstruction of external auditory canal (meatoplasty) (eg, for stenosis due to injury, infection) (separate procedure)
- 69633: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction and synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular replacement prosthesis [PORP], total ossicular replacement prosthesis [TORP])
- 69661: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material; with footplate drill out
Also known as:
- Ear Drum Repair with Mastoid Bone Removal
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Radical Mastoidectomy
- Ear Drum and Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69645: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, without ossicular chain reconstruction
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
Also known as:
- Inner Ear Drug Infusion
- Labyrinthotomy with Drug Perfusion', 'Transcanal Inner Ear Treatment', 'Meniere's Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 69801: Labyrinthotomy, with perfusion of vestibuloactive drug(s), transcanal
Also known as:
- Ear Foreign Body Removal (with General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Foreign Object Removal from Ear
- Ear Canal Cleaning under Anesthesia
- General Anesthesia for Ear Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 69205: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; with general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Salivary Duct Repair
- Salivary Gland Stone Removal (Sialolithotomy)
- Sialodochoplasty
- Salivary Gland Duct Repair
- Complicated Salivary Duct Surgery
- Parotid Stone Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Surgery
- Sialolith Removal
CPT Codes:
- 42505: Plastic repair of salivary duct, sialodochoplasty; secondary or complicated
- 42340: Sialolithotomy; parotid, extraoral or complicated intraoral
Also known as:
- Salivary Duct Dilation
- Salivary gland duct widening
- Catheterization of salivary duct
- Salivary stone removal procedure
- Blocked salivary duct treatment
CPT Codes:
- 42660: Dilation and catheterization of salivary duct, with or without injection
Also known as:
- Complicated Salivary Gland Stone Removal
- Sialolithotomy
- Submandibular Stone Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42335: Sialolithotomy; submandibular (submaxillary), complicated, intraoral
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Also known as:
- Skin Graft (Autograft)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Own Skin Transplant
- Dermal Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15135: Dermal Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children
Also known as:
- Binocular Microscopy Exam
- Microscopic Examination
- Stereomicroscopy
- Diagnostic Microscopy
CPT Codes:
- 92504: Binocular microscopy (separate diagnostic procedure)
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
Also known as:
- Facial Nerve Function Test
- Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies
- Electroneuronography (ENoG)
- Facial Nerve Study
- Facial Paralysis Test
CPT Codes:
- 92516: Facial nerve function studies (eg, electroneuronography)
Also known as:
- Skull Base Lesion Removal
- Infratemporal Fossa Lesion Excision
- Parapharyngeal Space Tumor Removal
- Petrous Apex Lesion Resection
CPT Codes:
- 61605: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of infratemporal fossa, parapharyngeal space, petrous apex; extradural
Does Dr. Fritsch accept my insurance?
Dr. Fritsch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 848-9505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fritsch accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Fritsch in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ameriprise Financial, Inc
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fritsch's office located?
Dr. Michael Fritsch's Primary Practice
9002 N Meridian St Ste 204
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 848-9505
What is Dr. Fritsch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fritsch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215961743.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fritsch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fritsch
What is Dr. Michael Fritsch's specialty?
Dr. Fritsch is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Indianapolis, IN. An otolaryngologist specializing in otology and neurotology treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including hearing and balance disorders. Their advanced training focuses on the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and the underlying causes of ear-related conditions. Contact Dr. Fritsch to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Fritsch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fritsch is affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Michael Fritsch accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fritsch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Fritsch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fritsch's office at (317) 848-9505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Fritsch?
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