39 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fritsch, Otologist & Neurotologist in Indianapolis, IN?
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 and 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, and 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 an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Fritsch typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Also known as:
- Chronic Salivary Gland Infection
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Chronic Sialadenitis
- Long-term Salivary Gland Inflammation
- Recurring Salivary Gland Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K1123: Chronic sialoadenitis
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
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
What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Fritsch typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Salivary Duct Repair
- Sialodochoplasty
- Salivary Gland Duct Repair
- Complicated Salivary Duct Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42505: Plastic repair of salivary duct, sialodochoplasty; secondary or complicated
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Ear Polyp Removal
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- 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
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
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:
- 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:
- Binocular Microscopy Exam
- Microscopic Examination
- Stereomicroscopy
- Diagnostic Microscopy
CPT Codes:
- 92504: Binocular microscopy (separate diagnostic procedure)
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Indiana
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Fritsch affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fritsch has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fritsch's NPI number?A 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