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Dr. Robert Clayton, MD

Bel Air, MD

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Clayton, Otolaryngologist in Bel Air, MD?

    Dr. Robert Clayton, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Bel Air, MD with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Clayton graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Md Med Sys, General Surgery. Dr. Clayton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Clayton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Clayton’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Md Med Sys, General Surgery | University of Maryland Program

    • Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Clayton board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Clayton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Clayton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Clayton treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Clayton 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. Clayton. 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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66006: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, recurrent, bilateral
    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
    • H6533: Chronic mucoid otitis media, bilateral

    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:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Chronic Adenoiditis
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids
    • Persistent adenoid infection
    • Long-term adenoid inflammation
    • Recurrent adenoiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
    • J3502: Chronic adenoiditis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil and adenoid infection
    • Long-term tonsil and adenoid inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsil and adenoid issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3503: Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Ethmoid sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Sound transmission hearing loss
    • Outer or middle ear hearing loss
    • Temporary hearing loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H902: Conductive hearing loss, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Aural Vertigo
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Ear-related dizziness
    • Vestibular vertigo
    • Otogenic vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H81311: Aural vertigo, right ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    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:

    • Aural Vertigo
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Ear-Related Vertigo
    • Otic Vertigo
    • Hearing-Related Dizziness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H81313: Aural vertigo, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Eustachian Tube Inflammation
    • Ear Disorder
    • Long-term Eustachian Tube Inflammation
    • Chronic Salpingitis of Eustachian Tube
    • Bilateral Chronic Eustachian Tube Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H68023: Chronic Eustachian salpingitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    What procedures does Dr. Clayton perform?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Clayton 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. Clayton. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Eardrum Repair
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Perforated Eardrum Repair
    • Myringoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 69610: Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site preparation of perforation for closure, with or without patch

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil Removal for Children Under 12
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Child Tonsil Surgery
    • Tonsillectomy for Kids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42825: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Soft Palate and Throat Reconstruction
    • Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
    • Throat Widening Surgery
    • Snoring Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42145: Palatopharyngoplasty (eg, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, uvulopharyngoplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft

    Does Dr. Clayton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Clayton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Clayton accept in Bel Air, MD?

    Dr. Clayton in Bel Air, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Clayton's office located?

    Dr. Robert Clayton's Primary Practice

    2014 S Tollgate Rd Ste 101

    Bel Air, MD 21015

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    Dr. Robert Clayton's Practice 2

    120 Sister Pierre Dr Ste 202

    Towson, MD 21204

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

    Dr. Clayton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518077767.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Clayton?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Clayton's specialty?

    Dr. Clayton is a Otolaryngologist near Bel Air, MD. 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. Clayton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Clayton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Clayton is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center 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 Robert Clayton accepting new patients in Bel Air, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Clayton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Clayton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Clayton's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Clayton?

    Please contact Dr. Clayton's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Clayton have?

    Dr. Robert Clayton is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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