17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sappington, Otolaryngologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Where did Dr. Sappington go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: LSU School of Medicine
Residency: Loyola University School of Medicine
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine (STL)
What languages does Dr. Sappington speak?
Dr. Sappington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Bengali
- English
- Hungarian
- Twi
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Sappington typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Sappington 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. Sappington. 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
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Combined Hearing Loss
- Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
- Mixed Type Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H9041: Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Sappington typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Sappington 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. Sappington. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
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)
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Does Dr. Sappington accept my insurance?
Dr. Sappington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sappington accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Sappington in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
SIHO Holding
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Where is Dr. Sappington's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sappington affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sappington has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sappington's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sappington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366767766.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sappington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sappington