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Dr. Robert Cullen, MD

Kansas City, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cullen, Otologist & Neurotologist in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Robert Cullen, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cullen graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed his residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals Program. Dr. Cullen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cullen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cullen’s office at (816) 531-7373.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cullen?

    Dr. Robert Cullen, 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. Cullen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Otology & Neuro-Otology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Kansas City/MO community, Dr. Cullen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

    • Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Cullen board certified as an Otologist & Neurotologist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Cullen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Cullen speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cullen treat?

    As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Cullen 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. Cullen. 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
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • 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
    • Sound Conduction Hearing Loss
    • Middle Ear Hearing Loss
    • Outer Ear Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
    • H9011: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
    • Ear Disorder
    • Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
    • Hole in Left Eardrum
    • Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7292: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear
    • H7202: Central perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H65196: Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, recurrent, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Cullen perform?

    As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Cullen 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. Cullen. 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
    • Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
    • Stapedectomy
    • Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
    • Eardrum Repair
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Middle Ear Repair
    • Eardrum Reconstruction
    • Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
    • Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
    • Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
    • Stapedotomy
    • Middle Ear Bone Surgery
    • Hearing Restoration Surgery
    • Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
    • Middle Ear Surgery
    • PORP/TORP Placement
    • Hearing Bone Repair
    • Perforated Eardrum Repair
    • Myringoplasty

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

    Also known as:

    • Cochlear Implant Surgery
    • Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Implant
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Cochlear Device Implantation
    • Hearing Implant Procedure
    • Inner Ear Implant
    • Osseointegrated hearing implant
    • BAHA implant
    • Skull hearing device

    CPT Codes:

    • 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
    • 69714: Implantation, osseointegrated implant, skull; with percutaneous attachment to external speech processor

    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 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:

    • 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. Cullen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cullen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 531-7373 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cullen accept in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Cullen in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cullen's office located?

    Dr. Robert Cullen's Primary Practice

    3100 Broadway Blvd Ste 509

    Kansas City, MO 64111

    (816) 531-7373

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    Dr. Robert Cullen's Practice 2

    4880 NE Goodview Cir

    Lees Summit, MO 64064

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    Dr. Robert Cullen's Practice 3

    6815 Frontage Rd Ste A

    Merriam, KS 66204

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

    Dr. Cullen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548284623.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cullen?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Cullen's specialty?

    Dr. Cullen is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Kansas City, MO. 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. Cullen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Cullen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cullen is affiliated with Saint Luke's South 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

    Where can I learn more about Otologist & Neurotologist?

    Explore Otologist & Neurotologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Robert Cullen accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Cullen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Cullen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cullen's office at (816) 531-7373 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Cullen?

    Please contact Dr. Cullen's office at (816) 531-7373 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Cullen have?

    Dr. Robert Cullen is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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