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Dr. Nicholas Stowell, MD

Dr. Nicholas Stowell, MD

Concord, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stowell, Otolaryngologist in Concord, NC?

    Dr. Nicholas Stowell, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Concord, NC. He is board certified. Dr. Stowell completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Alpha Omega Alpha, and American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. Dr. Stowell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stowell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stowell’s office at (704) 295-3000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Stowell?

    Dr. Nicholas Stowell, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Stowell empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Allergy, Balloon Sinuplasty, Cochlear Implants, Ear Infections, Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Septoplasty, Thyroid Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Concord/NC community, Dr. Stowell is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Stowell go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Is Dr. Stowell board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Stowell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Stowell speak?

    Dr. Stowell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Stowell treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Stowell 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. Stowell. 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:

    • Hay Fever
    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6533: Chronic mucoid otitis media, bilateral
    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    What procedures does Dr. Stowell perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Stowell 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. Stowell. 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:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
    • Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
    • Sinus Surgery (Sphenoidotomy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
    • Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Anterior Ethmoidectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
    • 31287: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy;

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Eardrum Repair
    • Stapedectomy
    • Eardrum Repair Surgery
    • Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Perforated Eardrum Repair
    • Myringoplasty
    • Stapedotomy
    • Middle Ear Bone Surgery
    • Hearing Restoration Surgery
    • Middle Ear Repair
    • Eardrum Reconstruction
    • Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
    • Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
    • Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 69610: Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site preparation of perforation for closure, with or without patch
    • 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Foreign Body Removal (with General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Foreign Object Removal from Ear
    • Ear Canal Cleaning under Anesthesia
    • General Anesthesia for Ear Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 69205: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; with general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids
    • Adult Adenoidectomy
    • Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
    • Adenoid Gland Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
    • 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    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

    Also known as:

    • Lip Removal Surgery
    • Lip Excision
    • V-excision of Lip
    • Lip Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 40520: Excision of lip; V-excision with primary direct linear closure

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil Removal for Children Under 12
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Child Tonsil Surgery
    • Tonsillectomy for Kids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42825: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; younger than age 12

    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:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
    • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Composite Skin Graft (Ear/Nose)
    • Ear Reconstruction Graft
    • Nose Reconstruction Graft
    • Full Thickness Composite Graft
    • Complex Skin Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15760: Graft; composite (eg, full thickness of external ear or nasal ala), including primary closure, donor area

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound

    CPT Codes:

    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
    • Nasal Bone Reduction
    • Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
    • Nose Fracture Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization

    Does Dr. Stowell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stowell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 295-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stowell accept in Concord, NC?

    Dr. Stowell in Concord, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medcost Preferred

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Oregon

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Stowell's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Stowell's Primary Practice

    645 Amalia St NE

    Concord, NC 28025

    (704) 295-3000

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

    Member

    Alpha Omega Alpha

    Member

    American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy

    Member

    What is Dr. Stowell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Stowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386848877.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stowell?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stowell

    What is Dr. Nicholas Stowell's specialty?

    Dr. Stowell is a Otolaryngologist near Concord, NC. 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. Stowell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Stowell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stowell is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Atrium Health Cabarrus 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 Nicholas Stowell accepting new patients in Concord, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Stowell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Stowell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stowell's office at (704) 295-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Stowell?

    Please contact Dr. Stowell's office at (704) 295-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Stowell have?

    Dr. Nicholas Stowell is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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