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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Reader, Otolaryngologist in Porterville, CA?
Dr. Mark Reader, DO is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Porterville, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Reader graduated from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Reader is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Reader’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Reader’s office at (559) 791-1779.
Where did Dr. Reader go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Reader speak?
Dr. Reader and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Reader treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Reader 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. Reader. 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:
- 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:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Hearing Sensations
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Unusual Ear Sounds
- Distorted Hearing
- Auditory Hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- H93293: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral
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:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Reader perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Reader 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. Reader. 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:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
- Nasal Valve Collapse Repair with Implant
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Intranasal lesion excision
- Nasal growth removal
- Laser treatment for nasal lesion
- Nose polyp removal
- Nasal Airway Repair
- Nasal Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Nasal Implant for Collapse
- Submucosal Nasal Implant
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
- 30468: Repair of nasal valve collapse with subcutaneous/submucosal lateral wall implant(s)
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
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:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Endoscopy
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Transnasal Sinus Dilation
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
CPT Codes:
- 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
Also known as:
- Frontal Sinus Balloon Dilation
- Endoscopy
- Balloon sinuplasty
- Frontal sinus endoscopy
- Sinus opening dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31296: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal sinus ostium
Also known as:
- Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Concha Bullosa Resection
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
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
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Implant
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
- Osseointegrated hearing implant
- BAHA implant
- Skull hearing device
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
- 69714: Implantation, osseointegrated implant, skull; with percutaneous attachment to external speech processor
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoidectomy and Bone Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Repair without Ossicular Reconstruction
- Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69641: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69642: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with ossicular chain reconstruction
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- FNA Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy without Imaging
- Tissue Sample Collection
CPT Codes:
- 10021: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, without imaging guidance; first lesion
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. Reader accept my insurance?
Dr. Reader accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 791-1779 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Reader accept in Porterville, CA?
Dr. Reader in Porterville, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Family Health Network
Humana
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Reader's office located?
What is Dr. Reader's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Reader's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649363334.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Reader?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Reader
What is Dr. Mark Reader's specialty?
Dr. Reader is a Otolaryngologist near Porterville, CA. 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. Reader to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mark Reader affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Reader is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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 Reader accepting new patients in Porterville, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mark Reader is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Reader offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Reader's office at (559) 791-1779 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Reader?
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