28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garvis, Otologist & Neurotologist in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. William Garvis, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Garvis graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Otolaryngology; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Garvis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garvis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garvis’s office at (612) 871-1144.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Garvis?
Dr. William Garvis, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otologist & Neurotologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Garvis empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Neurotology, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Minneapolis/MN community, Dr. Garvis is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Garvis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Neuro-Otology & Skull Base Surgery - University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich | Universitat Zurich
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Otolaryngology; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics | Hennepin County Medical Center | University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School
Is Dr. Garvis board certified as an Otologist & Neurotologist?
Yes, Dr. William Garvis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Garvis speak?
Dr. Garvis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Garvis treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Garvis 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. Garvis. 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:
- Inner Ear Disorder
- Inner Ear Disease
- Ear Disorder
- Vestibular System Disorder
- Ear Balance Disorder
- Inner ear condition
- Labyrinthine disease
- Internal ear problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H838X2: Other specified diseases of left inner ear
- H838X1: Other specified diseases of right inner ear
- H838X3: Other specified diseases of inner ear, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Mixed Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Combined Hearing Loss
- Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
- Mixed Type Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Garvis perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Garvis 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. Garvis. 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:
- Repair of Inner Ear Leak (Round Window Fistula)
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Exploration
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- Stapedectomy
- Eardrum Repair
- Oval Window Fistula Repair
- Simple Mastoidectomy
- Round window fistula repair
- Inner ear fluid leak repair
- Perilymph fistula repair
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Surgery
- PORP/TORP Placement
- Hearing Bone Repair
- Tympanotomy
- Middle Ear Examination
- Ear Canal Incision
- Postauricular Ear Surgery
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
- Eardrum Repair without Ossicular Reconstruction
- Stapedotomy
- Middle Ear Bone Surgery
- Hearing Restoration Surgery
- Perforated Eardrum Repair
- Myringoplasty
- Inner Ear Fistula Repair
- Oval Window Leak Repair
- Perilymph Fistula Repair
- Transmastoid Antrotomy
- Mastoid Bone Surgery
- Ear Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69667: Repair round window fistula
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69633: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction and synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular replacement prosthesis [PORP], total ossicular replacement prosthesis [TORP])
- 69440: Middle ear exploration through postauricular or ear canal incision
- 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69641: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
- 69610: Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site preparation of perforation for closure, with or without patch
- 69666: Repair oval window fistula
- 69501: Transmastoid antrotomy (simple mastoidectomy)
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:
- 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:
- Eardrum Repair with Middle Ear Bone Reconstruction
- Eardrum Repair (Myringoplasty)
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Repair Surgery
- Perforated Eardrum Surgery with Bone Repair
- Repair of Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Repair
- Drumhead Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69632: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction (eg, postfenestration)
- 69620: Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and donor area)
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (Local Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Myringotomy with Tubes
- Tympanostomy with Ventilating Tube
- Ear Drum Incision with Tube Placement
- Grommet Insertion (Local Anesthesia)
CPT Codes:
- 69433: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), local or topical anesthesia
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:
- Revision of Stapedectomy (Ear Bone Surgery)
- Stapedectomy Revision
- Stapedotomy Revision
- Repeat Ear Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69662: Revision of stapedectomy or stapedotomy
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:
- Ear Drum Repair with Mastoid Bone Removal
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Radical Mastoidectomy
- Ear Drum and Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69645: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, without ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Also known as:
- Composite Skin Graft (Ear/Nose)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
- Ear Reconstruction Graft
- Nose Reconstruction Graft
- Full Thickness Composite Graft
- Complex Skin Graft
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Facial Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15760: Graft; composite (eg, full thickness of external ear or nasal ala), including primary closure, donor area
- 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Does Dr. Garvis accept my insurance?
Dr. Garvis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 871-1144 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garvis accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Garvis in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Partners Plans
Medica
Medicare
MedStar Health
Patriot Coal Corporation
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garvis' office located?
What is Dr. Garvis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garvis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780686584.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garvis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garvis
What is Dr. William Garvis's specialty?
Dr. Garvis is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Minneapolis, MN. An otolaryngologist specializing in otology and neurotology treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including hearing and balance disorders. Their advanced training focuses on the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and the underlying causes of ear-related conditions. Contact Dr. Garvis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Garvis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garvis is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 William Garvis accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, Dr. William Garvis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Garvis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garvis's office at (612) 871-1144 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Garvis?
Please contact Dr. Garvis's office at (612) 871-1144 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Garvis have?
Dr. William Garvis is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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