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Dr. David Walters, MD

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walters, Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. David Walters, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Walters completed his residency at Medical College Of Ga Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Walters is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walters’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walters’s office at (205) 838-3755.

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

    • Residency: Medical College Of Ga Hospitals and Clinics

    • Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States

    What languages does Dr. Walters speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Walters treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Walters 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. Walters. 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:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Nerve hearing loss
    • Inner ear hearing loss
    • Permanent hearing loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Disorder
    • Ear Problem
    • Ear Condition
    • Hearing Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H938X9: Other specified disorders of ear, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Recurrent acute sinusitis
    • Repeated sinus infection
    • Recurring sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0191: Acute recurrent sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Vasomotor rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Non-allergic nasal inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J300: Vasomotor rhinitis

    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:

    • 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:

    • Recurrent Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Tonsillitis
    • Repeated Strep Throat
    • Chronic Strep Tonsillitis
    • Frequent Strep Throat

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0301: Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Left Ear Pain
    • Ear Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Earache
    • Otalgia Left Side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9202: Otalgia, left ear

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Walters perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Walters 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. Walters. 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
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Maxillary Sinus Dilation
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Balloon Sinus Dilation
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Transnasal Sinus Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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. Walters accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 838-3755 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Walters accept in Birmingham, AL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Public Education Employee Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Walters' office located?

    Dr. David Walters' Primary Practice

    1809 Gadsden Hwy

    Birmingham, AL 35235

    (205) 838-3755

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    Dr. David Walters' Practice 2

    2300 Manchester Expy Ste A005

    Columbus, GA 31904

    (706) 324-7753

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

    Dr. Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093938615.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walters?

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

    What is Dr. David Walters's specialty?

    Dr. Walters is a Otolaryngologist near Birmingham, 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. Walters to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Walters affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Walters is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL 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 David Walters accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. David Walters is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Walters offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walters's office at (205) 838-3755 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Walters?

    Please contact Dr. Walters's office at (205) 838-3755 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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