52 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bartels, Otologist & Neurotologist in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Loren Bartels, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 52 years and is board certified. Dr. Bartels is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bartels’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bartels’s office at (561) 338-3267.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bartels?
Dr. Loren Bartels, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otologist & Neurotologist 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. Bartels empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cochlear Implants, Dizziness/Vertigo, Endoscopic Surgery, Middle Ear Surgery, Otosclerosis/Stapedectomy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tampa/FL community, Dr. Bartels is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bartels go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl
Is Dr. Bartels board certified as an Otologist & Neurotologist?
Yes, Dr. Loren Bartels, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Bartels speak?
Dr. Bartels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bartels treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Bartels 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. Bartels. 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
- Mixed Hearing Loss
- Mixed Hearing Loss in Right Ear
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Combined Hearing Loss
- Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
- Mixed Type Hearing Loss
- Mixed Deafness Right Ear
- Combined Hearing Impairment Right Side
- Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss Right Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H90A31: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side
Also known as:
- Vestibular Dysfunction
- Balance Problems
- Inner ear balance disorder
- Vestibular disorder
- Balance system problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H818X9: Other disorders of vestibular function, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Vestibular Neuritis
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Vestibular Nerve Inflammation
- Inner Ear Nerve Infection
- Acute Vestibulopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8120: Vestibular neuronitis, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Meniere's Disease
- Ménière disease
- Ménière's Syndrome
- Endolymphatic Hydrops
- Inner Ear Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8102: Meniere's disease, left ear
What procedures does Dr. Bartels perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Bartels 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. Bartels. 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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Stapedectomy for Hearing Loss
- Stapedectomy
- Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair
- Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoidectomy and Bone Reconstruction
- Ear Canal Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Stapedotomy
- Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Footplate Drill Out
- Middle Ear Bone Surgery
- Hearing Restoration Surgery
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Ossicular Chain Repair
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Surgery
- PORP/TORP Placement
- Hearing Bone Repair
- Meatoplasty
- External Auditory Canal Repair
- Ear Canal Widening
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69661: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material; with footplate drill out
- 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
- 69646: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, with ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69633: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction and synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular replacement prosthesis [PORP], total ossicular replacement prosthesis [TORP])
- 69642: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69310: Reconstruction of external auditory canal (meatoplasty) (eg, for stenosis due to injury, infection) (separate procedure)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Eardrum Repair with Middle Ear Bone Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Repair Surgery
- Perforated Eardrum Surgery with Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 69632: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction (eg, postfenestration)
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Dilation
- Nasal Endoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
- Ear Tube Widening
CPT Codes:
- 69706: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); bilateral
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:
- 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)
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:
- 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:
- Minor Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
CPT Codes:
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
Also known as:
- Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
- Adult Adenoidectomy
- Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
- Adenoid Gland Excision
CPT Codes:
- 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over
Does Dr. Bartels accept my insurance?
Dr. Bartels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 338-3267 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bartels accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Bartels in Tampa, FL 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
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
Ultimate Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bartels' office located?
Dr. Loren Bartels' Primary Practice
5 Tampa General Cir Ste 610
Tampa, FL 33606
(561) 338-3267
What is Dr. Bartels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bartels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619927845.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bartels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bartels
What is Dr. Loren Bartels's specialty?
Dr. Bartels is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Tampa, FL. 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. Bartels to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Loren Bartels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bartels is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Loren Bartels accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Loren Bartels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Loren Bartels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bartels's office at (561) 338-3267 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Loren Bartels?
Please contact Dr. Bartels's office at (561) 338-3267 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Loren Bartels have?
Dr. Loren Bartels is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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