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Dr. Douglas Bigelow, MD

Dr. Douglas Bigelow, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

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 by the American Board of Otolaryngology. 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 in 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 a 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 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

    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

    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

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • 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

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    Dr. Douglas Bigelow's Practice 2

    3737 Market St # 3

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    (215) 316-5151

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    Dr. Douglas Bigelow's Practice 3

    3400 Spruce St Fl 5

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    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

    Where can I learn more about Otolaryngologist?

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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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