Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Micco, Otologist & Neurotologist in Chicago, IL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Micco?
Dr. Alan Micco, 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. Micco empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannoma, Auditory Implants, Cochlear Implants, Ear Disorders/Surgery, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Neurotology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Micco is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Micco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Northwestern McGaw | Mcgaw Medical Center/Nu
Residency: Northwestern Mem Hosp, Otolaryngology; Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, Otolaryngology | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity
Is Dr. Micco board certified as an Otologist & Neurotologist?
Yes, Dr. Alan Micco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Micco speak?
Dr. Micco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Micco typically treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Micco 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. Micco. 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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
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:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Micco typically perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Micco 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. Micco. 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:
- Ear Tube Insertion (Local Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Myringotomy with Tubes
- Tympanostomy with Ventilating Tube
- Ear Drum Incision with Tube Placement
- Grommet Insertion (Local Anesthesia)
CPT Codes:
- 69433: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), local or topical 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:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
Also known as:
- Stapedectomy
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Stapedotomy
- Middle Ear Bone Surgery
- Hearing Restoration Surgery
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Ear Drum Incision with Fluid Drainage or Eustachian Tube Inflation
- Myringotomy
- Ear Drum Puncture
- Eustachian Tube Inflation
- Ear Fluid Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 69420: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation
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:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Does Dr. Micco accept my insurance?
Dr. Micco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-4303 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Micco accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Micco in Chicago, IL 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Micco's office located?
200 Dept Of Otolarynglgy
675 N Saint Clair St Ste 15-200
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-4303
What hospitals are Dr. Micco affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Micco has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Awards
Chicago Super Doctors
What is Dr. Micco's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Micco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861426223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Micco?
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