Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Angster, Otolaryngologist in Sterling Heights, MI?
Dr. Kristen Angster, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Sterling Heights, MI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Angster completed her residency at University of Maryland. Dr. Angster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Angster’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Angster’s office.
Where did Dr. Angster go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Michigan
Residency: University of Maryland
Medical School: University of Maryland (Medical Education)
What languages does Dr. Angster speak?
Dr. Angster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Angster treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Angster 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. Angster. 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:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Other Types of Hearing Loss
- Mixed Hearing Loss
- Sudden Hearing Loss in Left Ear
- Mixed Hearing Loss in Right Ear
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Uncommon Hearing Impairment
- Specified Hearing Deficit
- Combined Hearing Loss
- Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
- Mixed Type Hearing Loss
- Sudden Deafness Left Ear
- Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Left Side
- Acute Hearing Loss Left Ear
- Mixed Deafness Right Ear
- Combined Hearing Impairment Right Side
- Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss Right Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H918X9: Other specified hearing loss, unspecified ear
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H9122: Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, left ear
- H90A31: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Cholesteatoma
- Right Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Skin cyst in ear
- Pearl tumor
- Benign ear growth
- Right Middle Ear Infection
- Right Otitis Media
- Right Earache
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6592: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, left ear
- H7191: Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear
- H6591: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, right ear
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:
- Having a Cochlear Implant
- Cochlear Implants
- Bionic ear
- Cochlear device
- Auditory implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9621: Cochlear implant status
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Also known as:
- Missing Organ
- Loss of an organ
- Organ removal
- Absence of an organ
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9089: Acquired absence of other organs
Also known as:
- Outer Ear Cholesteatoma
- Ear Infection
- External Ear Cholesteatoma
- Skin Growth in Ear
- Keratoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6041: Cholesteatoma of right external ear
Also known as:
- Skin Cyst in Left Ear
- Ear Infection
- Cholesteatoma Left Ear
- Left Ear Growth
- Skin Cell Growth in Left Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7192: Unspecified cholesteatoma, left ear
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
- Ear Disorder
- Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
- Hole in Left Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7292: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear
What procedures does Dr. Angster perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Angster 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. Angster. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Tympanometry
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Hearing Tests for Children
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
- Impedance Audiometry
- Middle Ear Test
- Ear Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
- 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
Does Dr. Angster accept my insurance?
Dr. Angster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Angster accept in Sterling Heights, MI?
Dr. Angster in Sterling Heights, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Angster's office located?
What is Dr. Angster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Angster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003115759.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Angster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Angster
What is Dr. Kristen Angster's specialty?
Dr. Angster is a Otolaryngologist near Sterling Heights, MI. 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. Angster to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kristen Angster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Angster is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch, UM Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing 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 Kristen Angster accepting new patients in Sterling Heights, MI?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Angster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Angster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Angster's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Angster?
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