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Dr. Mark Bassim, MD

Cleveland Heights, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bassim, Otologist & Neurotologist in Cleveland Heights, OH?

    Dr. Mark Bassim, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland Heights, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bassim graduated from Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India. Dr. Bassim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bassim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bassim’s office at (216) 444-6696.

    Where did Dr. Bassim go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India

    What languages does Dr. Bassim speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Bassim typically treat?

    As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Bassim 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. Bassim. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Meniere's Disease
    • Ménière disease
    • Ménière's Syndrome
    • Endolymphatic Hydrops
    • Inner Ear Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H8101: Meniere's disease, right ear
    • H8102: Meniere's disease, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Bassim typically perform?

    As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Bassim 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. Bassim. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Inner Ear Drug Infusion
    • Labyrinthotomy with Drug Perfusion
    • Transcanal Inner Ear Treatment
    • Meniere's Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 69801: Labyrinthotomy, with perfusion of vestibuloactive drug(s), transcanal

    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:

    • Nystagmus Eye Movement Test
    • cVEMP Balance Test
    • Positional Nystagmus Test
    • Balance Tests
    • Eye Movement Recording
    • Gaze Nystagmus Test
    • Fixation Nystagmus Test
    • Cervical VEMP Test
    • Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential
    • Inner Ear Balance Test
    • Dizziness test
    • Vertigo test
    • Inner ear balance test
    • Videonystagmography (VNG)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92541: Spontaneous nystagmus test, including gaze and fixation nystagmus, with recording
    • 92517: Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) testing, with interpretation and report; cervical (cVEMP)
    • 92542: Positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    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. Bassim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bassim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-6696 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bassim accept in Cleveland Heights, OH?

    Dr. Bassim in Cleveland Heights, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Bassim's office located?

    Dr. Mark Bassim's Primary Practice

    5 Severance Cir Ste 115

    Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

    (216) 444-6696

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    Dr. Mark Bassim's Practice 2

    4329 Mahoning Ave NW

    Warren, OH 44483

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    Dr. Mark Bassim's Practice 3

    9500 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44195

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

    Dr. Bassim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982824884.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bassim?

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

    What is Dr. Mark Bassim's specialty?

    Dr. Bassim is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Cleveland Heights, OH.

    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. Mark Bassim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bassim is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Hillcrest Hospital, Fairview Hospital, Medina Hospital, Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital, Union Hospital - Dover, Oh 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 Mark Bassim accepting new patients in Cleveland Heights, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Bassim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Bassim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bassim's office at (216) 444-6696 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mark Bassim?

    Please contact Dr. Bassim's office at (216) 444-6696 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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