18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carfrae, Otologist & Neurotologist in Clive, IA?
Dr. Matthew Carfrae, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Clive, IA. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Carfrae completed his residency at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Carfrae is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carfrae’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carfrae’s office at (515) 418-9960.
Where did Dr. Carfrae go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Univ of Virginia-Neurotology, Charlottesville, VA
Residency: Albany Medical Center
Medical School: University of Iowa Medical School
Is Dr. Carfrae board certified as an Otologist & Neurotologist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Carfrae, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Carfrae speak?
Dr. Carfrae and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Carfrae typically treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Carfrae 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. Carfrae. 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 here.
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:
- Central Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Brain-Related Vertigo
- Neurological Vertigo
- Brainstem Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- H814: Vertigo of central origin
Also known as:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Chronic Left Ear Infection
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Left Middle Ear Infection
- Chronic Left Otitis Media
- Long-term Left Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H663X2: Other chronic suppurative otitis media, left ear
- H663X3: Other chronic suppurative otitis media, bilateral
What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Carfrae typically perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Carfrae 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. Carfrae. 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 here.
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:
- Caloric Vestibular Test
- Bithermal Caloric Test
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Videonystagmography (VNG) Caloric Test
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Tympanometry
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Hearing Tests for Children
- Impedance Audiometry
- Middle Ear Test
- Ear Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
Also known as:
- Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
- Skin fat fascia graft
- Composite tissue graft
- Autologous fat graft
- Soft tissue graft
CPT Codes:
- 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia
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)
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Carfrae accept my insurance?
Dr. Carfrae accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 418-9960 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carfrae accept in Clive, IA?
Dr. Carfrae in Clive, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of Iowa
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Carfrae's office located?
Dr. Matthew Carfrae's Primary Practice
12499 University Ave Ste 200
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 418-9960
What is Dr. Carfrae's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carfrae's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861614646.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carfrae?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carfrae
What is Dr. Matthew Carfrae's specialty?
Dr. Carfrae is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Clive, IA.
What does an Otologist & Neurotologist do?
An otolaryngologist specializing in otology and neurotology treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including hearing and balance disorders. Their advanced training focuses on the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and the underlying causes of ear-related conditions.
Is this Dr. Matthew Carfrae affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carfrae is affiliated with St. Anthony Regional Hospital 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 Matthew Carfrae accepting new patients in Clive, IA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Carfrae is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Carfrae offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carfrae's office at (515) 418-9960 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Carfrae?
Please contact Dr. Carfrae's office at (515) 418-9960 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Carfrae have?
Dr. Matthew Carfrae is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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