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Dr. James Gould, MD

Festus, MO

26 Years of Experience

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gould, Specialist in Festus, MO?

    Dr. James Gould, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Festus, MO. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Gould graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed his residency at Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Otolaryngology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, General Surgery. Dr. Gould is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gould’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gould’s office at (636) 931-7380.

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

    • Residency: Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Otolaryngology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, General Surgery | Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | George Washington University Program A

    • Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    Is Dr. Gould board certified in Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. James Gould, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Gould speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gould treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Gould 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. Gould. 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:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic Frontal Sinusitis
    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Chronic forehead sinus infection
    • Persistent frontal sinus inflammation
    • Frontal rhinosinusitis
    • Ethmoid sinus inflammation
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J321: Chronic frontal sinusitis
    • J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    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:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    What procedures does Dr. Gould perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Gould 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. Gould. 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:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery
    • Intranasal lesion excision
    • Nasal growth removal
    • Laser treatment for nasal lesion
    • Nose polyp removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
    • 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach

    Also known as:

    • Maxillary Sinus Dilation
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Balloon Sinus Dilation
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Transnasal Sinus Dilation
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery
    • Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Anterior Ethmoidectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Nasal Valve Collapse Repair (Radiofrequency)
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Radiofrequency Nasal Valve Remodeling
    • Nasal Airway Obstruction Repair
    • Nose Valve Collapse Treatment
    • Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 30469: Repair of nasal valve collapse with low energy, temperature-controlled (ie, radiofrequency) subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling

    Also known as:

    • Frontal and Sphenoid Sinus Dilation
    • Frontal Sinus Balloon Dilation
    • Endoscopy
    • Balloon Sinus Dilation
    • Sinus Ostia Enlargement
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Balloon sinuplasty
    • Frontal sinus endoscopy
    • Sinus opening dilation
    • Endoscopic sinus surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31298: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal and sphenoid sinus ostia
    • 31296: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal sinus ostium

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Nerve Freezing (Cryoablation)
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Concha Bullosa Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Posterior nasal nerve cryoablation
    • Nasal nerve destruction
    • Endoscopic cryoablation for nose

    CPT Codes:

    • 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
    • 31243: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with destruction by cryoablation, posterior nasal nerve

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Tympanometry
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Hearing Tests for Children
    • Impedance Audiometry
    • Middle Ear Test
    • Ear Pressure Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)

    Does Dr. Gould accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gould accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (636) 931-7380 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gould accept in Festus, MO?

    Dr. Gould in Festus, MO 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gould's office located?

    Dr. James Gould's Primary Practice

    1390 US Highway 61 Ste 3100

    Festus, MO 63028

    (636) 931-7380

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. James Gould?

    Dr. Gould has appointments available at his Festus, MO office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Gould's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912908161.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gould?

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

    What is Dr. James Gould's specialty?

    Dr. Gould is a Specialist near Festus, MO. Contact Dr. Gould to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Gould affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gould is affiliated with Mercy Hospital South, Mercy Hospital Washington, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County 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 James Gould accepting new patients in Festus, MO?

    Yes, Dr. James Gould is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Gould offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gould, or call (636) 931-7380 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with James Gould?

    Please contact Dr. Gould's office at (636) 931-7380 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Gould have?

    Dr. James Gould is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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