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Dr. Judith Kempfle, MD

Worcester, MA

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kempfle, Otolaryngologist in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. Judith Kempfle, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA. Dr. Kempfle is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kempfle’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kempfle’s office at (508) 856-4161.

    What languages does Dr. Kempfle speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Kempfle typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kempfle 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. Kempfle. 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
    • Mixed Hearing Loss in Right Ear
    • Mixed Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Deafness Right Ear
    • Combined Hearing Impairment Right Side
    • Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss Right Ear
    • Combined Hearing Loss
    • Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Type Hearing Loss
    • Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H90A31: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • 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

    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
    • H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
    • H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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 Otolaryngologist like Dr. Kempfle typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kempfle 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. Kempfle. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
    • Mastoidectomy Debridement
    • Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
    • Mastoid Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    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

    Does Dr. Kempfle accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kempfle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 856-4161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kempfle accept in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. Kempfle in Worcester, 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UMass Memorial Health Care

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kempfle's office located?

    Dr. Judith Kempfle's Primary Practice

    55 Lake Ave N

    Worcester, MA 01655

    (508) 856-4161

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

    Dr. Kempfle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740636422.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kempfle?

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

    What is Dr. Judith Kempfle's specialty?

    Dr. Kempfle is a Otolaryngologist near Worcester, MA.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Judith Kempfle affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kempfle is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Emerson Health 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

    When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Judith Kempfle accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?

    No, Dr. Judith Kempfle is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Judith Kempfle offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kempfle's office at (508) 856-4161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Judith Kempfle?

    Please contact Dr. Kempfle's office at (508) 856-4161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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