Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hume, Otologist & Neurotologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Clifford Hume is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hume completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology. Dr. Hume is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hume’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hume’s office.
Where did Dr. Hume go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Columbia University's College
Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology | University Of Wa School Of Med | UW - Dept. of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Is Dr. Hume board certified as an Otologist & Neurotologist?
Yes, Dr. Clifford Hume is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology since 2003
What languages does Dr. Hume speak?
Dr. Hume and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Hume typically treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Hume 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. Hume. 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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Mixed 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Hume typically perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Hume 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. Hume. 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:
- Caloric Vestibular Test
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Computerized Balance Test
- VEMP Balance Test
- Balance Tests
- Bithermal Caloric Test
- Videonystagmography (VNG) Caloric Test
- Rotational Vestibular Test
- Sinusoidal Rotational Test
- Vertigo Balance Test
- Dynamic posturography
- CDP-SOT test
- Sensory organization test
- Advanced balance assessment
- Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential Test
- cVEMP Test
- oVEMP Test
CPT Codes:
- 92537: Caloric vestibular test with recording, bilateral; bithermal (ie, one warm and one cool irrigation in each ear for a total of four irrigations)
- 92546: Sinusoidal vertical axis rotational testing
- 92548: Computerized dynamic posturography sensory organization test (CDP-SOT), 6 conditions (ie, eyes open, eyes closed, visual sway, platform sway, eyes closed platform sway, platform and visual sway), including interpretation and report;
- 92519: Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) testing, with interpretation and report; cervical (cVEMP) and ocular (oVEMP)
Also known as:
- Basic Balance Test
- Balance Tests
- Vestibular Evaluation
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Nystagmus Test
CPT Codes:
- 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording
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:
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
Does Dr. Hume accept my insurance?
Dr. Hume 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. Hume accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Hume in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hume's office located?
What is Dr. Hume's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hume's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629168570.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hume?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hume
What is Dr. Clifford Hume's specialty?
Dr. Hume is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Seattle, WA.
What does an Otologist & Neurotologist do?
An otolaryngologist specializing in otology and neurotology treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including hearing and balance disorders. Their advanced training focuses on the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and the underlying causes of ear-related conditions.
Is this Dr. Clifford Hume affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hume is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake, Swedish Issaquah Campus 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 Clifford Hume accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Clifford Hume is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clifford Hume offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hume's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clifford Hume?
Please contact Dr. Hume's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Clifford Hume have?
Dr. Clifford Hume is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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