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Who is Dr. Clinkscales, Otolaryngologist in Franklin, TN?
Dr. William Clinkscales, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Franklin, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Clinkscales is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Clinkscales’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Clinkscales’s office at (425) 775-6651.
What languages does Dr. Clinkscales speak?
Dr. Clinkscales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Clinkscales typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Clinkscales 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. Clinkscales. 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.
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:
- Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
- Perforated Eardrum in Right Ear
- Ear Disorder
- Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
- Hole in Left Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear
- Ruptured Eardrum Right Ear
- Hole in Right Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation Right Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7202: Central perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear
- H7201: Central perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear
Also known as:
- Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
- Ear Infection
- Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
- Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
- Long-term Ear Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Clinkscales typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Clinkscales 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. Clinkscales. 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.
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:
- 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:
- 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 and Mastoid Bone Repair with Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Tympanomastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Canal Wall Tympanoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 69644: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with ossicular chain reconstruction
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Clinkscales accept my insurance?
Dr. Clinkscales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (425) 775-6651 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Clinkscales accept in Franklin, TN?
Dr. Clinkscales in Franklin, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Clinkscales' office located?
Dr. William Clinkscales' Primary Practice
4601 Carothers Pkwy Ste 215
Franklin, TN 37067
(425) 775-6651
What is Dr. Clinkscales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Clinkscales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003349598.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Clinkscales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Clinkscales
What is Dr. William Clinkscales's specialty?
Dr. Clinkscales is a Otolaryngologist near Franklin, TN.
What does an Otolaryngologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. William Clinkscales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Clinkscales is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Maury Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Paducah, Highpoint Health – Sumner With Ascension Saint Thomas 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 William Clinkscales accepting new patients in Franklin, TN?
Yes, Dr. William Clinkscales is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Clinkscales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Clinkscales's office at (425) 775-6651 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Clinkscales?
Please contact Dr. Clinkscales's office at (425) 775-6651 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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