28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garvis, Otologist & Neurotologist in Minneapolis, MN?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
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 and 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, and 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 an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Garvis typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
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
What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Garvis typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Repair of Inner Ear Leak (Round Window Fistula)
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
- 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
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])
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:
- 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:
- 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 Blue Shield of Minnesota
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Jefferson Health
Medica Group
Medicare
State of Minnesota
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Garvis' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Garvis affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Garvis has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Garvis's NPI number?A 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