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Who is Dr. Dowling, Otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Eric Dowling is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dowling is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dowling’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dowling’s office at (434) 924-5700.
What languages does Dr. Dowling speak?
Dr. Dowling and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dowling treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Dowling 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. Dowling. 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:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
- Mouth Malignancy
- Oral Carcinoma
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
- C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
- Facial Melanoma
- Melanoma
- Scalp Melanoma
- Neck Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Scalp
- Skin Cancer of Neck
- Malignant Facial Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Face
- Melanoma on Face
ICD-10 Codes:
- C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
- C4339: Malignant melanoma of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp SCC
- Neck SCC
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Facial SCC
- Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Face Skin Malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
- C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Other Salivary Gland Problems
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
- Salivary Gland Issues
- Saliva Gland Ailments
- Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
Also known as:
- Other Tongue Disorder
- Tongue Disorder
- Tongue Problems
- Tongue Ailments
- Unspecified Tongue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K148: Other diseases of tongue
Also known as:
- Personal History of Lip, Mouth, or Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Past oral cancer
- Previous pharyngeal malignancy
- History of mouth tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85818: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other sites of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Other Mouth Lesions
- Mouth Disorder
- Oral Sores
- Mouth Ulcers
- Abnormalities in Mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K1379: Other lesions of oral mucosa
Also known as:
- History of larynx cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Past laryngeal cancer
- Larynx cancer survivor
- Previous throat cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8521: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of larynx
What procedures does Dr. Dowling perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Dowling 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. Dowling. 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:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
- Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
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:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
CPT Codes:
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
Also known as:
- Large Skin Cancer Removal from Face
- Small Skin Cancer Removal (Face)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Excision of Skin Tumor
- Face Cancer Removal
- Small Tumor Removal from Face
- Lip Cancer Removal
- Facial Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Head/Face)
- Skin Tumor Removal (Sensitive Areas)
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Facial Tumor Removal
- Lip Cancer Surgery
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Malignant Tumor Removal
- Wide Local Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11646: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 11640: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11643: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11644: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11624: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Small Area)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Additional Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
- Free skin graft
- Skin transplant
- Dermal graft
- Bio-engineered Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 15220: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 20 sq cm or less
- 15276: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Large Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
CPT Codes:
- 11626: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Voice Prosthetic Fitting
- Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
- Voice Device Assessment
- Artificial Voice Fitting
CPT Codes:
- 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech
Also known as:
- Speech Fluency Evaluation
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Stuttering Evaluation
- Cluttering Assessment
- Speech Disorder Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92521: Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
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:
- Parathyroid Gland Transplant
- Parathyroid Autograft
- Parathyroid Tissue Transfer
- Parathyroid Reimplantation
CPT Codes:
- 60512: Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Tongue Biopsy
- Palate or Uvula Biopsy
- Mouth Vestibule Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
- Superficial Lymph Node Excision
- Open Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Gland Biopsy
- Oral Biopsy
- Tongue Tissue Sample
- Anterior Tongue Biopsy
- Roof of Mouth Biopsy
- Uvula Tissue Sample
- Throat Biopsy
- Oral Vestibule Biopsy
- Inner Lip Biopsy
- Mouth Lining Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
- 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
- 41100: Biopsy of tongue; anterior two-thirds
- 42100: Biopsy of palate, uvula
- 40808: Biopsy, vestibule of mouth
Also known as:
- Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Lateral parotidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Partial Tongue Removal
- Partial glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Tongue surgery for cancer
- Removal of part of tongue
CPT Codes:
- 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
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
Does Dr. Dowling accept my insurance?
Dr. Dowling accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dowling accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Dowling in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dowling's office located?
Dr. Eric Dowling's Primary Practice
415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2200
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-5700
What is Dr. Dowling's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dowling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790149466.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dowling?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dowling
What is Dr. Eric Dowling's specialty?
Dr. Dowling is a Otolaryngologist near Charlottesville, VA. 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. Dowling to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Dowling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dowling is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, Sentara RMH Medical Center, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center 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 Eric Dowling accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Dowling is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Dowling offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dowling's office at (434) 924-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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