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Dr. Bruce Sterman, MD

Dr. Bruce Sterman, MD

Fairlawn, OH

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sterman, Otolaryngologist in Fairlawn, OH?

    Dr. Bruce Sterman, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Fairlawn, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Sterman graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Otolaryngology. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Sterman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sterman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sterman’s office at (330) 869-6673.

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

    • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Otolaryngology | Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    • Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Sterman board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Sterman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Sterman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sterman treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Sterman 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. Sterman. 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
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Perceptive Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H90A22: Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with restricted hearing on the contralateral side

    Also known as:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis
    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6122: Impacted cerumen, left 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:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Polyp
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Polyp in nose
    • Nasal growth
    • Sinus polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J339: Nasal polyp, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Disorder in Both Ears
    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Bilateral Ear Condition
    • Both Ear Problems
    • Aural Disorder Bilateral
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H938X3: Other specified disorders of ear, bilateral
    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Pharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Pharynx
    • Throat Swallowing Difficulty
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1313: Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Outer Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Chronic External Otitis', 'Long-term Outer Ear Infection', 'Persistent Swimmer's Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6063: Unspecified chronic otitis externa, bilateral

    Does Dr. Sterman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sterman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 869-6673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sterman accept in Fairlawn, OH?

    Dr. Sterman in Fairlawn, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

    • SummaCare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sterman's office located?

    Dr. Bruce Sterman's Primary Practice

    2708 Crawfis Blvd

    Fairlawn, OH 44333

    (330) 869-6673

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    Dr. Bruce Sterman's Practice 2

    224 W Exchange St Ste 160

    Akron, OH 44302

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    Dr. Bruce Sterman's Practice 3

    1 Akron General Ave

    Akron, OH 44307

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Surgeons

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Sterman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164426425.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sterman?

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

    What is Dr. Bruce Sterman's specialty?

    Dr. Sterman is a Otolaryngologist near Fairlawn, OH. 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. Sterman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bruce Sterman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sterman is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic Mercy 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 Bruce Sterman accepting new patients in Fairlawn, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Sterman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bruce Sterman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sterman's office at (330) 869-6673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bruce Sterman?

    Please contact Dr. Sterman's office at (330) 869-6673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Sterman have?

    Dr. Bruce Sterman is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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