Who is Dr. Walner, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Niles, IL?
Dr. David Walner, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Niles, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Walner graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology.
Dr. Walner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walner’s office at (847) 674-5585.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Walner?
Dr. David Walner, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Otolaryngologist 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. Walner empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Sinus Disorders, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Niles/IL community, Dr. Walner is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Walner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology | University Of Illinois Hospital | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
Is Dr. Walner board certified as a Pediatric Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. David Walner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Walner speak?
Dr. Walner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Walner treat?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Walner 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. Walner. 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.
J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
Blocked Earwax
Blocked Right Earwax
Ear Disorder
Impacted earwax
Earwax impaction
Excess earwax
Impacted Earwax Right Ear
Excessive Right Earwax
Right Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
Also known as:
Ear Infection
Otitis Media
Middle Ear Infection
Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
H663X3: Other chronic suppurative otitis media, bilateral
H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
Unspecified Lung Disorder
Other Specified Lung Disorder
General Breathing Problem
Unidentified Respiratory Condition
Lung Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
Other Breathing Conditions
Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
Specific Lung Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
J989: Respiratory disorder, unspecified
J988: Other specified respiratory disorders
Also known as:
Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
Adenoids
Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
Swollen tonsils and adenoids
Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
Conductive Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Hearing Disorder and Deafness
Nonsyndromic hearing loss
Sound transmission hearing loss
Outer or middle ear hearing loss
Temporary hearing loss
Nerve Deafness
Inner Ear Hearing Loss
SNHL
Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
Other Abnormal Hearing Sensations
Hearing Disorder and Deafness
Unusual Ear Sounds
Distorted Hearing
Auditory Hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
H93293: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral
Also known as:
Enlarged Adenoids
Adenoids
Adenoid hypertrophy
Swollen adenoids
Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
Difficulty Swallowing
Swallowing Disorder
Dysphagia
Trouble swallowing
Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
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:
Tongue-Tie
Birth Defects
Tongue Disorder
Ankyloglossia
Short Lingual Frenulum
Tied Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
Q381: Ankyloglossia
Also known as:
Nosebleed
Nose Injuries and Disorder
Epistaxis
Bleeding nose
Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
Ear Pain in Both Ears
Ear Disorder
Pain
Bilateral Earache
Otalgia Both Sides
Pain in Both Ears
ICD-10 Codes:
H9203: Otalgia, bilateral
Also known as:
Neck Lump or Swelling
Neck Mass
Bump on Neck
Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
What procedures does Dr. Walner perform?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Walner 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. Walner. 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:
Adenoid Removal for Children
Adenoid Removal for Children (Secondary)
Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
Pediatric Adenoidectomy
Adenoid Surgery for Kids
Removal of Adenoids
Adenoidectomy
Child adenoid surgery
Repeat adenoid removal
Adenoid removal for kids
Adult Adenoidectomy
Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
Adenoid Gland Excision
CPT Codes:
42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
42835: Adenoidectomy, secondary; younger than age 12
42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Adenoidectomy for Kids
T&A Surgery
CPT Codes:
42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12
Also known as:
Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
Tongue-Tie Release (Frenectomy)
Frenum Removal
Lip Tie Release (Frenotomy)
Frenum Revision Surgery (Tongue or Lip Tie)
Lingual Frenectomy
Frenotomy
Tongue-Tie Surgery
Tongue Frenum Excision
Ankyloglossia Release
Frenectomy
Frenulectomy
Lip tie release
Tongue tie release
Labial Frenum Incision
Lip Frenulum Release
Z-plasty frenum
Tongue tie surgery
Lip tie revision
CPT Codes:
41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)
41115: Excision of lingual frenum (frenectomy)
40819: Excision of frenum, labial or buccal (frenumectomy, frenulectomy, frenectomy)
40806: Incision of labial frenum (frenotomy)
41520: Frenoplasty (surgical revision of frenum, eg, with Z-plasty)
Also known as:
Tonsil Removal for Children Under 12
Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Child Tonsil Surgery
Tonsillectomy for Kids
CPT Codes:
42825: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; younger than age 12
Also known as:
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Tonsil and adenoid removal
T&A surgery
Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
Also known as:
Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
DISE Procedure
Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea
CPT Codes:
42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic
Also known as:
Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
Tonsil Removal
Adult Tonsillectomy
Throat Surgery for Tonsils
CPT Codes:
42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over
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
Ear Drum Incision with Fluid Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
Myringotomy with Aspiration
Ear Tube Insertion (Myringotomy)
Eustachian Tube Inflation
CPT Codes:
69421: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation requiring general anesthesia
Also known as:
Eardrum Repair
Tympanoplasty
Perforated Eardrum Repair
Myringoplasty
CPT Codes:
69610: Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site preparation of perforation for closure, with or without patch
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:
Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
Bronchoscopy with Airway Dilation or Fracture Repair
Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Fluoroscopy
Bronchial lavage
BAL procedure
Lung washing
Flexible bronchoscopy
Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
Airway Scope Through Trachea
Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
Lung Airway Inspection
Tracheal Dilation Bronchoscopy
Bronchial Fracture Reduction
Airway Widening Bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
31630: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with tracheal/bronchial dilation or closed reduction of fracture
Also known as:
Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
Voice Box Exam
Larynx Scope
Tracheoscopy
CPT Codes:
31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Fluoroscopy
Lung Scope with Cell Sample
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (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
Does Dr. Walner accept my insurance?
Dr. Walner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 674-5585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walner accept in Niles, IL?
Dr. Walner in Niles, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. David Walner?
Dr. Walner has appointments available at his Niles, IL office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Walner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730171018.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walner
What is Dr. David Walner's specialty?
Dr. Walner is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Niles, IL.
A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing. Contact Dr. Walner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Walner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walner is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Otolaryngologist?
Explore Pediatric Otolaryngologist with insights from trusted medical experts on
EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find
the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more.
See all our health guides to find
trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is David Walner accepting new patients in Niles, IL?
Yes, Dr. David Walner is accepting new patients at this time.
Dr. Nancy Young, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Northbrook, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified.
Dr. Sue Kim, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Northbrook, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified.