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Dr. James Anderson, MD

Montgomery, AL

54 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Anderson, Otolaryngologist in Montgomery, AL?

    Dr. James Anderson, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Montgomery, AL. He has been practicing for over 54 years. Dr. Anderson graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Albany Memorial Hospital. Dr. Anderson is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anderson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anderson’s office at (334) 272-8644.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Anderson?

    Dr. James Anderson, 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. Anderson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Balance Disorders, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Montgomery/AL community, Dr. Anderson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Albany Memorial Hospital | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Anderson speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Anderson treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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:

    • Hay Fever
    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic Frontal Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Chronic forehead sinus infection
    • Persistent frontal sinus inflammation
    • Frontal rhinosinusitis
    • Ethmoid sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J321: Chronic frontal sinusitis
    • J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil and adenoid infection
    • Long-term tonsil and adenoid inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsil and adenoid issues
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3503: Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Postnasal Drip
    • Sinusitis
    • PND
    • Mucus in throat
    • Throat clearing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0982: Postnasal drip

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • BPPV
    • Positional vertigo
    • Inner ear dizziness
    • Crystal ear problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H8113: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Anderson perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Surgery (Sphenoidotomy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Anterior Ethmoidectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
    • Sinus Tissue Excision
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31288: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31287: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy;

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Nasal Turbinate
    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Inferior Turbinate Excision
    • Nasal Airway Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Intranasal lesion excision
    • Nasal growth removal
    • Laser treatment for nasal lesion
    • Nose polyp removal
    • Inferior turbinate ablation
    • Nasal passage opening surgery
    • Radiofrequency turbinate reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
    • 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
    • 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Nasal Adhesion Removal
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Intranasal synechia lysis
    • Nasal scar tissue removal
    • Nose adhesion surgery
    • Release of nasal adhesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 30560: Lysis intranasal synechia

    Also known as:

    • Frontal Sinus Balloon Dilation
    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Balloon sinuplasty
    • Frontal sinus endoscopy
    • Sinus opening dilation
    • Endoscopic sinus surgery
    • FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31296: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal sinus ostium
    • 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Concha Bullosa Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
    • 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Nasal Endoscopy for Nosebleed Control
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Nosebleed Treatment
    • Nasal Hemorrhage Control Endoscopy
    • Surgical Sinus Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31238: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with control of nasal hemorrhage

    Also known as:

    • Maxillary Sinus Wash
    • Antrum Lavage
    • Maxillary Sinus Irrigation
    • Sinus Puncture and Wash
    • Nasal Sinus Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 31000: Lavage by cannulation; maxillary sinus (antrum puncture or natural ostium)

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
    • Tonsil and adenoid removal
    • T&A surgery
    • Throat surgery for tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
    • Nasopharyngoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
    • Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty
    • Ear Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 69705: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Removal (Under Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Myringotomy Tube Removal
    • Grommet Removal
    • Ventilation Tube Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 69424: Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cleaning of Mastoid Cavity
    • Mastoid Debridement
    • Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
    • Mastoidectomy Site Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 69222: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, complex (eg, with anesthesia or more than routine cleaning)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Foreign Body Removal (with General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Foreign Object Removal from Ear
    • Ear Canal Cleaning under Anesthesia
    • General Anesthesia for Ear Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 69205: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; with general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
    • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Tympanometry
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Hearing Tests for Children
    • Impedance Audiometry
    • Middle Ear Test
    • Ear Pressure Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)

    Does Dr. Anderson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 272-8644 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Anderson accept in Montgomery, AL?

    Dr. Anderson in Montgomery, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Lowes

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Anderson's office located?

    Dr. James Anderson's Primary Practice

    1773 Platt Pl

    Montgomery, AL 36117

    (334) 272-8644

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

    Dr. Anderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376634964.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anderson?

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

    What is Dr. James Anderson's specialty?

    Dr. Anderson is a Otolaryngologist near Montgomery, AL. 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. Anderson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Anderson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Anderson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Baptist Medical Center East - Montgomery. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 James Anderson accepting new patients in Montgomery, AL?

    Yes, Dr. James Anderson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Anderson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Anderson's office at (334) 272-8644 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Anderson?

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