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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Falls, Otolaryngologist in Hickory, NC?
Dr. William Falls, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Hickory, NC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Falls graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency at Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program. Dr. Falls is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Falls’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Falls’s office at (828) 322-2183.
Where did Dr. Falls go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Falls speak?
Dr. Falls and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Falls treat?
As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Falls 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. Falls. 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
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
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
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
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:
- 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:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergy
- Chronic allergy symptoms
- Allergic reactions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3089: Other allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Rhinosinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J328: Other chronic sinusitis
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
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:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66006: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, recurrent, bilateral
Also known as:
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
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:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
What procedures does Dr. Falls perform?
As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Falls 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. Falls. 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:
- 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 (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:
- 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:
- 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
- Tympanoplasty
- Perforated Eardrum Repair
- Myringoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Tongue Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Oral Biopsy
- Tongue Tissue Sample
- Anterior Tongue Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 41100: Biopsy of tongue; anterior two-thirds
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Removal of Mouth Lesion
- Oral Lesion Excision
- Mouth Mucosa Lesion Removal
- Vestibule of Mouth Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 40810: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; without repair
Also known as:
- Total Parotid Gland Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Parotid tumor excision
CPT Codes:
- 42420: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; total, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Sinus Surgery (Sphenoidotomy)
- Sinus Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Sinus Tissue Excision
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31287: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy;
- 31288: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
Also known as:
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
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:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Removal of Nasal Turbinate
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Excision
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
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:
- VEMP Balance Test
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Caloric Vestibular Test
- Balance Tests
- Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential Test
- cVEMP Test
- oVEMP Test
- Rotational Vestibular Test
- Sinusoidal Rotational Test
- Vertigo Balance Test
- Bithermal Caloric Test
- Videonystagmography (VNG) Caloric Test
CPT Codes:
- 92519: Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) testing, with interpretation and report; cervical (cVEMP) and ocular (oVEMP)
- 92546: Sinusoidal vertical axis rotational testing
- 92537: Caloric vestibular test with recording, bilateral; bithermal (ie, one warm and one cool irrigation in each ear for a total of four irrigations)
Also known as:
- Basic Balance Test
- Balance Tests
- Vestibular Evaluation
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Nystagmus Test
CPT Codes:
- 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording
Also known as:
- Auditory Evoked Potentials Test
- BAER test
- ABR test
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
- Auditory Brainstem Response
CPT Codes:
- 92653: Auditory evoked potentials; neurodiagnostic, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Vertical Electrode Placement
- Electrode Application
- Vertical Electrode Study
- Diagnostic Electrode Use
CPT Codes:
- 92547: Use of vertical electrodes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
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
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)
Does Dr. Falls accept my insurance?
Dr. Falls accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 322-2183 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Falls accept in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Falls in Hickory, NC 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 Nebraska
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of North Carolina
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Where is Dr. Falls' office located?
What is Dr. Falls's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Falls's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114154663.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Falls?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Falls
What is Dr. William Falls's specialty?
Dr. Falls is a Otolaryngologist near Hickory, NC. 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. Falls to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Falls affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Falls is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center, UNC Health Blue Ridge, Atrium Health Lincoln 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 William Falls accepting new patients in Hickory, NC?
Yes, Dr. William Falls is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Falls offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Falls's office at (828) 322-2183 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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