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Who is Dr. Timen, Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Sanford Timen, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Timen completed his residency at Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Otolaryngology Temple Univ Hosp, General Surgery Temple Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Timen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Timen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Timen’s office.
Where did Dr. Timen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Otolaryngology Temple Univ Hosp, General Surgery Temple Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Is Dr. Timen board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Sanford Timen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Timen speak?
Dr. Timen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Timen treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Timen 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. Timen. 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:
- Right Ear Pain
- Ear Pain in Both Ears
- Left Ear Pain
- Ear Disorder
- Pain
- Right Earache
- Otalgia Right Side
- Bilateral Earache
- Otalgia Both Sides
- Pain in Both Ears
- Left Earache
- Otalgia Left Side
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9201: Otalgia, right ear
- H9203: Otalgia, bilateral
- H9202: Otalgia, left ear
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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Right Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Right Middle Ear Infection
- Right Otitis Media
- Right Earache
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6593: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H6591: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, right ear
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
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 Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
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:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sleep Apnea
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Tonsillitis
- Persistent tonsil infection
- Long-term tonsil inflammation
- Recurrent tonsillitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3501: Chronic tonsillitis
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Voice Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
What procedures does Dr. Timen perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Timen 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. Timen. 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:
- 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:
- Simple Nosebleed Treatment
- Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
- Nosebleed Cautery
- Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
- Stop Nosebleed Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Ear Drum Incision with Fluid Drainage or Eustachian Tube Inflation
- Myringotomy
- Ear Drum Puncture
- Eustachian Tube Inflation
- Ear Fluid Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 69420: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation
Also known as:
- Foreign Body Removal from Ear Canal (Without General Anesthesia)
- Ear Canal Foreign Object Removal
- Remove Object from Ear
- Earwax Removal
CPT Codes:
- 69200: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; without general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
- Mastoidectomy Debridement
- Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
- Mastoid Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)
Also known as:
- Inner Ear Drug Infusion
- Labyrinthotomy with Drug Perfusion', 'Transcanal Inner Ear Treatment', 'Meniere's Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 69801: Labyrinthotomy, with perfusion of vestibuloactive drug(s), transcanal
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Tympanometry
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Hearing Tests for Children
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
- Impedance Audiometry
- Middle Ear Test
- Ear Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
- 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
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:
- 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:
- Tongue Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Oral Biopsy
- Tongue Tissue Sample
- Anterior Tongue Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 41100: Biopsy of tongue; anterior two-thirds
Also known as:
- Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
- Lingual Frenectomy
- Frenotomy
- Tongue-Tie Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)
Also known as:
- Nose Bone Fracture Repair (Closed)
- Closed Nasal Fracture Reduction
- Nose Resetting
- Manual Nose Bone Realignment
- Non-Surgical Nose Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 21315: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; without stabilization
Does Dr. Timen accept my insurance?
Dr. Timen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Timen accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Timen in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Medicare
State of Ohio
State of Tennessee
The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
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Where is Dr. Timen's office located?
Dr. Sanford Timen's Practice 2
5400 Transportation Blvd Ste 11
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
What is Dr. Timen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Timen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750382230.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Timen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Timen
What is Dr. Sanford Timen's specialty?
Dr. Timen is a Otolaryngologist near Cleveland, 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. Timen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sanford Timen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Timen is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Hillcrest Hospital, Fairview Hospital, Marymount 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 Sanford Timen accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Sanford Timen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sanford Timen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Timen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sanford Timen?
Please contact Dr. Timen's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sanford Timen have?
Dr. Sanford Timen is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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