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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 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 an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Timen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Right Ear Pain
- Left Ear Pain
- Ear Pain in Both Ears
- Ear Disorder
- Pain
- Right Earache
- Otalgia Right Side
- Left Earache
- Otalgia Left Side
- Bilateral Earache
- Otalgia Both Sides
- Pain in Both Ears
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9201: Otalgia, right ear
- H9202: Otalgia, left ear
- H9203: Otalgia, bilateral
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:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
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
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Timen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
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.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
What does an Otolaryngologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Sanford Timen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Timen is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Fairview Hospital, Hillcrest 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
When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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