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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walsh, Otologist & Neurotologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Erika Walsh, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Walsh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walsh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walsh’s office at (205) 934-9999.
What languages does Dr. Walsh speak?
Dr. Walsh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Walsh treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Walsh 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. Walsh. 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
- Hearing Loss
- Mixed Hearing Loss
- Sudden Hearing Loss
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss in Both Ears
- 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
- Hearing Impairment
- Deafness
- Poor Hearing
- Combined Hearing Loss
- Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
- Mixed Type Hearing Loss
- Conductive and nerve hearing loss
- Combined hearing loss
- Mixed type hearing impairment
- Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Sudden Deafness
- Idiopathic Sudden Hearing Loss
- Sound transmission hearing loss
- Outer or middle ear hearing loss
- Temporary hearing loss
- Bilateral Deafness
- Hearing Impairment Both Sides
- Poor Hearing in Both Ears
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
- H9190: Unspecified hearing loss, unspecified ear
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H908: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unspecified
- H9071: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
- H9120: Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, unspecified ear
- H902: Conductive hearing loss, unspecified
- H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Ear Infection
- Cholesteatoma
- Outer Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Skin cyst in ear
- Pearl tumor
- Benign ear growth
- Otitis Externa', 'External Ear Infection', 'Swimmer's Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H7190: Unspecified cholesteatoma, unspecified ear
- H6090: Unspecified otitis externa, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Pulsing Sound in Ears
- Ringing in Ears
- Tinnitus
- Pulsatile Tinnitus
- Throbbing in Ears
- Heartbeat Sound in Ears
- Ear Ringing
- Head Noise
ICD-10 Codes:
- H93A9: Pulsatile tinnitus, unspecified ear
- H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted Earwax
- Excessive Earwax
- Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6120: Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Meniere's Disease
- Ménière disease
- Ménière's Syndrome
- Endolymphatic Hydrops
- Inner Ear Fluid Buildup
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8109: Meniere's disease, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Perforated Eardrum
- Ear Disorder
- Ruptured eardrum
- Hole in eardrum
- Tympanic membrane tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7290: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, unspecified 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
What procedures does Dr. Walsh perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Walsh 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. Walsh. 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:
- 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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction
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:
- Foreign Body Removal from Ear Canal (Without General Anesthesia)
- Ear Canal Foreign Object Removal
- Remove Object from Ear
- Earwax Removal
CPT Codes:
- 69200: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; without general anesthesia
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:
- 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)
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)
Does Dr. Walsh accept my insurance?
Dr. Walsh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-9999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walsh accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Walsh in Birmingham, AL 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)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Lowes
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Walsh's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Erika Walsh an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Walsh has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Walsh, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Walsh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407113533.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walsh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walsh
What is Dr. Erika Walsh's specialty?
Dr. Walsh is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Contact Dr. Walsh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Erika Walsh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walsh is affiliated with UAB Hospital, Brookwood Baptist 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 Erika Walsh accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Erika Walsh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erika Walsh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walsh's office at (205) 934-9999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erika Walsh?
Please contact Dr. Walsh's office at (205) 934-9999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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