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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Digges, Otolaryngologist in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Edward Digges, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Wichita, KS. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Digges is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Digges’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Digges’s office.
Is Dr. Digges board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Digges, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Digges speak?
Dr. Digges and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Digges typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Digges 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. Digges. 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:
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
- Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
- Long-term Ear Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Having Ear Tubes
- Tympanostomy tubes
- Grommets
- Ventilation tubes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9622: Myringotomy tube(s) status
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Digges typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Digges 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. Digges. 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:
- 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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Eardrum Repair
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Perforated Eardrum Repair
- Myringoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69610: Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site preparation of perforation for closure, with or without patch
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair (Myringoplasty)
- Repair of Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Repair
- Drumhead Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69620: Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and donor area)
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:
- 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. Digges accept my insurance?
Dr. Digges accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Digges accept in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Digges in Wichita, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Auxiant
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Kansas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Digges' office located?
What is Dr. Digges's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Digges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093731150.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Digges?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Digges
What is Dr. Edward Digges's specialty?
Dr. Digges is a Otolaryngologist near Wichita, KS.
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. Edward Digges affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Digges is affiliated with Ascension Via Christi St. Francis which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Edward Digges accepting new patients in Wichita, KS?
Yes, Dr. Edward Digges is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Digges offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Digges's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Digges?
Please contact Dr. Digges's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Digges have?
Dr. Edward Digges is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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1947 N Founders Cir
Wichita, KS 67206