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Dr. Douglas Lowery, MD

Birmingham, AL

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Lowery, Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Douglas Lowery, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Lowery graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Lowery is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lowery’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lowery’s office at (205) 838-3755.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, General Surgery | University Of Al Hospital | University of Alabama Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lowery board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Lowery, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Lowery speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lowery treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Lowery 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. Lowery. 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
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis
    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6613: Chronic tubotympanic suppurative otitis media, bilateral
    • H6611: Chronic tubotympanic suppurative otitis media, right ear

    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:

    • Nasal Polyp
    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nose polyp
    • Nasal growth
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J330: Polyp of nasal cavity
    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Eczema-like Outer Ear Inflammation
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eczematoid Otitis Externa
    • Ear Eczema
    • Itchy Outer Ear Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H60543: Acute eczematoid otitis externa, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Non-Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Vasomotor rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Non-allergic nasal inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J300: Vasomotor rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Ear Ringing
    • Head Noise

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Growth of unknown type in parotid salivary glands
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Parotid gland tumor of uncertain nature
    • Undetermined parotid gland growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D37030: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the parotid salivary glands

    What procedures does Dr. Lowery perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Lowery 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. Lowery. 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:

    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus

    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:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
    • Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
    • Vocal Cord Exam
    • Throat Scope with Strobe Light
    • Voice Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Nasal Endoscopy for Nosebleed Control
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Nosebleed Treatment
    • Nasal Hemorrhage Control Endoscopy
    • Surgical Sinus Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31238: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with control of nasal hemorrhage

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    Does Dr. Lowery accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lowery accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 838-3755 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lowery accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Lowery in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • BPS Healthcare

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Lowery's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Lowery's Primary Practice

    1809 Gadsden Hwy

    Birmingham, AL 35235

    (205) 838-3755

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

    Dr. Lowery's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609819168.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lowery?

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

    What is Dr. Douglas Lowery's specialty?

    Dr. Lowery is a Otolaryngologist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Lowery to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Douglas Lowery affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Lowery is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ascension St. Vincents East, Ascension St. Vincents St. Clair, Ascension St. Vincents Blount. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Douglas Lowery accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Lowery is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Lowery offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lowery's office at (205) 838-3755 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Douglas Lowery?

    Please contact Dr. Lowery's office at (205) 838-3755 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Lowery have?

    Dr. Douglas Lowery is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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