Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Michaelides, Otologist & Neurotologist in Chicago, IL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Michaelides?
Dr. Elias Michaelides is a highly-rated, board-certified Otologist & Neurotologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Michaelides empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Balance Disorders, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, Neurotology, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Skull Base Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Michaelides is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Michaelides go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Michigan Ear Institute - Otology/Neurotology
Residency: Virginia Hospital Center - General Surgery | Virginia Commonwealth University - Otolaryngology
Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center School of Medicine (Education)
Is Dr. Michaelides board certified as an Otologist & Neurotologist?
Yes, Dr. Elias Michaelides is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Michaelides speak?
Dr. Michaelides and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Michaelides typically treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Michaelides 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. Michaelides. 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:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss in Both Ears
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Bilateral Deafness
- Hearing Impairment Both Sides
- Poor Hearing in Both Ears
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
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:
- Cholesteatoma
- Ear Infection
- Skin cyst in ear
- Pearl tumor
- Benign ear growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7191: Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear
What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Michaelides typically perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Michaelides 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. Michaelides. 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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Repair of Inner Ear Leak (Round Window Fistula)
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Round window fistula repair
- Inner ear fluid leak repair
- Perilymph fistula repair
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69667: Repair round window fistula
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 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)
Does Dr. Michaelides accept my insurance?
Dr. Michaelides accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Michaelides accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Michaelides in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Connecticut
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Michaelides' office located?
Dr. Elias Michaelides' Primary Practice
1611 W Harrison St Ste 550
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-6100
What hospitals are Dr. Michaelides affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Michaelides has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Michaelides's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Michaelides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043248503.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michaelides?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Michaelides