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Dr. Karl Doerfer, MD

Milwaukee, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Doerfer, Otologist & Neurotologist in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Karl Doerfer, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Doerfer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doerfer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doerfer’s office at (248) 865-4444.

    What languages does Dr. Doerfer speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Doerfer typically treat?

    As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Doerfer 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. Doerfer. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Hearing Aid Fitting and Adjustment
    • Hearing Aids
    • Hearing Device Fitting
    • Hearing Aid Programming
    • Audiology Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z461: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid

    What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Doerfer typically perform?

    As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Doerfer 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. Doerfer. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Voice and Resonance Analysis
    • Voice Disorder Evaluation
    • Speech Resonance Assessment
    • Vocal Quality Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Laryngeal Function Study
    • Voice box function test
    • Aerodynamic voice testing
    • Acoustic voice analysis
    • Vocal cord function test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92520: Laryngeal function studies (ie, aerodynamic testing and acoustic testing)

    Also known as:

    • Voice Prosthetic Fitting
    • Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
    • Voice Device Assessment
    • Artificial Voice Fitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    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

    Does Dr. Doerfer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Doerfer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 865-4444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Doerfer accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Doerfer in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Doerfer's office located?

    Dr. Karl Doerfer's Primary Practice

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd Rm 4041

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (248) 865-4444

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    Dr. Karl Doerfer's Practice 2

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave Fl 3

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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

    Dr. Doerfer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104245018.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doerfer?

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

    What is Dr. Karl Doerfer's specialty?

    Dr. Doerfer is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Milwaukee, WI.

    What does an Otologist & Neurotologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Karl Doerfer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Doerfer is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital 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 Karl Doerfer accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Doerfer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karl Doerfer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Doerfer's office at (248) 865-4444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karl Doerfer?

    Please contact Dr. Doerfer's office at (248) 865-4444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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