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Dr. Timothy Anderson, MD

Dr. Timothy Anderson, MD

Burlington, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Anderson, Otolaryngologist in Burlington, MA?

    Dr. Timothy Anderson, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Burlington, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Anderson completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Otolaryngology. Dr. Anderson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anderson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anderson’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Anderson?

    Dr. Timothy Anderson, 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. Anderson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laryngeal Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Swallowing Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Burlington/MA community, Dr. Anderson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Otolaryngology

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Anderson board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Timothy Anderson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Anderson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Anderson treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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:

    • Vocal Cord Disorder
    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Throat Disorder
    • Voice Disorder
    • Voice problems
    • Vocal fold issues
    • Throat conditions
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
    • Paralyzed vocal cord
    • Single vocal cord paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
    • R490: Dysphonia
    • J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems
    • Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing in throat
    • Esophageal swallowing problems
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
    • R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase
    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    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:

    • Larynx Disorder
    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Laryngeal Spasm
    • Throat Disorder
    • Voice box problems
    • Laryngeal conditions
    • Throat issues
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing
    • Vocal cord spasm
    • Throat spasm
    • Laryngospasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J387: Other diseases of larynx
    • J386: Stenosis of larynx
    • J385: Laryngeal spasm

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Infection
    • Dry Mouth
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Sialadenitis
    • Inflamed Salivary Gland
    • Salivary Gland Inflammation
    • Xerostomia
    • Lack of Saliva
    • Saliva Production Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K1120: Sialoadenitis, unspecified
    • K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion

    Also known as:

    • Communication Problems from Brain Issues
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Cognitive-linguistic disorder
    • Trouble speaking after brain injury
    • Difficulty understanding language

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41841: Cognitive communication deficit

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Aphasia
    • Difficulty speaking
    • Language impairment
    • Loss of speech

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4701: Aphasia

    What procedures does Dr. Anderson perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Endoscopy
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • FEES Test
    • Swallowing Endoscopy
    • Video Swallowing Study
    • Dysphagia Endoscopy
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Voice and Resonance Analysis
    • Voice Disorder Evaluation
    • Speech Resonance Assessment
    • Vocal Quality Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
    • Tympanometry
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Hearing Tests for Children
    • Full Audiometry Test
    • Speech Recognition Test
    • Hearing Threshold Evaluation
    • Impedance Audiometry
    • Middle Ear Test
    • Ear Pressure Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
    • 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)

    Also known as:

    • Voice Prosthetic Fitting
    • Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
    • Voice Device Assessment
    • Artificial Voice Fitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • FEES Test
    • Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
    • Laryngeal Sensory Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92616: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing and laryngeal sensory testing by cine or video recording;

    Also known as:

    • Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
    • Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
    • Vocal Cord Exam
    • Throat Scope with Strobe Light
    • Voice Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
    • Vocal Cord Stripping
    • Epiglottis Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope

    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:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Voice Box Examination and Widening
    • Direct laryngoscopy with dilation
    • Larynx scope with widening
    • Tracheoscopy with dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 31528: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, initial

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
    • Laryngeal Botox Injection
    • Voice Box Chemodenervation
    • Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    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

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Esophagus Scope with Injection
    • Rigid Esophagoscopy
    • Throat Scope with Injection
    • Esophageal Injection Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 43192: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Does Dr. Anderson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson accept in Burlington, MA?

    Dr. Anderson in Burlington, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Anderson's office located?

    Dr. Timothy Anderson's Primary Practice

    41 Mall Rd

    Burlington, MA 01805

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    Dr. Timothy Anderson's Practice 2

    1 Essex Center Dr

    Peabody, MA 01960

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

    Dr. Anderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285682567.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anderson?

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

    What is Dr. Timothy Anderson's specialty?

    Dr. Anderson is a Otolaryngologist near Burlington, MA. 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. Anderson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Timothy Anderson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Anderson is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center 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 Timothy Anderson accepting new patients in Burlington, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Timothy Anderson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Timothy Anderson offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Timothy Anderson?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Timothy Anderson have?

    Dr. Timothy Anderson is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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