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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bigelow, Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Douglas Bigelow, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bigelow graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Otolaryngology; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Bigelow is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bigelow’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bigelow’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bigelow?
Dr. Douglas Bigelow, 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. Bigelow empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannoma, Cochlear Implants, Neurotology, Otology, Skull Base Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Bigelow is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bigelow go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Otolaryngology; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, General Surgery | Washington University
Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School
Is Dr. Bigelow board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Bigelow, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Bigelow speak?
Dr. Bigelow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bigelow treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bigelow 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. Bigelow. 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
- Mixed Hearing Loss in Right Ear
- Conductive 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
- Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Mixed Deafness Right Ear
- Combined Hearing Impairment Right Side
- Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss Right Ear
- Sound Conduction Hearing Loss
- Middle Ear Hearing Loss
- Outer Ear Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H90A32: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, left ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side
- H90A31: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side
- H9011: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
- H9012: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
- H9041: Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Blocked Right Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax Right Ear
- Excessive Right Earwax
- Right Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Cholesteatoma
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Skin cyst in ear
- Pearl tumor
- Benign ear growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H65499: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear
- H7191: Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Growth of unknown type in aortic body or paraganglia
- Endocrine Disease
- Aortic body tumor of uncertain nature
- Paraganglia growth of undetermined type
ICD-10 Codes:
- D447: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aortic body and other paraganglia
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
Also known as:
- Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
- Ear Disorder
- Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
- Hole in Left Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7292: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear
What procedures does Dr. Bigelow perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bigelow 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. Bigelow. 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:
- Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
- Complex Cleaning of Mastoid Cavity
- Mastoidectomy Debridement
- Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
- Mastoid Cleaning
- Mastoid Debridement
- Mastoidectomy Site Care
CPT Codes:
- 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)
- 69222: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, complex (eg, with anesthesia or more than routine cleaning)
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Stapedectomy for Hearing Loss
- Ear Canal Bone Growth Removal
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- Inner Ear Canal Decompression
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Stapedotomy
- Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Footplate Drill Out
- Middle Ear Bone Surgery
- Exostosis Excision Ear Canal', 'Surfer's Ear Surgery
- External Auditory Canal Exostosis Removal
- Ear Canal Bone Spur Removal
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
- Internal Auditory Canal Decompression
- Vestibular Nerve Decompression
- Cranial Nerve Decompression (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69661: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material; with footplate drill out
- 69140: Excision exostosis(es), external auditory canal
- 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69960: Decompression internal auditory canal
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:
- 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:
- Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair with Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Tympanomastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Canal Wall Tympanoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 69644: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with ossicular chain reconstruction
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)
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor Removal (Cerebellopontine Angle)
- Craniectomy for Brain Tumor
- Posterior Fossa Tumor Excision
- Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61520: Craniectomy for excision of brain tumor, infratentorial or posterior fossa; cerebellopontine angle tumor
Also known as:
- Skull Bone Repair
- Cranioplasty
- Skull Defect Repair
- Head Bone Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 62140: Cranioplasty for skull defect; up to 5 cm diameter
Also known as:
- Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor Removal
- CPA Tumor Excision
- Transtemporal Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Resection
CPT Codes:
- 61526: Craniectomy, bone flap craniotomy, transtemporal (mastoid) for excision of cerebellopontine angle tumor;
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)
Does Dr. Bigelow accept my insurance?
Dr. Bigelow 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. Bigelow accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Bigelow in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Geisinger Health Plan
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Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bigelow's office located?
Dr. Douglas Bigelow's Primary Practice
3400 Civic Center Blvd Fl 3
Philadelphia, PA 19104
What is Dr. Bigelow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bigelow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801821608.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bigelow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bigelow
What is Dr. Douglas Bigelow's specialty?
Dr. Bigelow is a Otolaryngologist near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Bigelow to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Douglas Bigelow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bigelow is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 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 Douglas Bigelow accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Bigelow is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Bigelow offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bigelow's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Bigelow?
Please contact Dr. Bigelow's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Bigelow have?
Dr. Douglas Bigelow is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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