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Dr. Douglas Schulte, MD

Dr. Douglas Schulte, MD

West Des Moines, IA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schulte, Otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Douglas Schulte, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in West Des Moines, IA. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Schulte graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Otolaryngology. Dr. Schulte is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schulte’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schulte’s office at (515) 875-9450.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Schulte?

    Dr. Douglas Schulte, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Schulte empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Surgery, Head & Neck Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the West Des Moines/IA community, Dr. Schulte is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Schulte go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Otolaryngology | Mayo Clinic Rochester | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program

    • Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

    Is Dr. Schulte board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Schulte, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Schulte speak?

    Dr. Schulte and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Schulte treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Schulte 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. Schulte. 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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H6533: Chronic mucoid otitis media, bilateral

    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:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Sound transmission hearing loss
    • Outer or middle ear hearing loss
    • Temporary hearing loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H900: Conductive hearing loss, 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:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Recurrent Strep Throat
    • Tonsillitis
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis
    • Repeated Strep Throat
    • Chronic Strep Tonsillitis
    • Frequent Strep Throat

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis
    • J0301: Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
    • R040: Epistaxis

    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
    • H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear

    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:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Implanted Device Management
    • Implant adjustment
    • Device follow-up
    • Managing medical implants

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4589: Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted devices

    Also known as:

    • Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
    • Ear Disorder
    • Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
    • Hole in Left Eardrum
    • Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7292: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Growth of Unknown Type
    • Digestive Disease
    • Digestive tract tumor of unknown nature
    • GI growth of unknown type
    • Indeterminate digestive mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D490: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Does Dr. Schulte accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schulte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 875-9450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schulte accept in West Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Schulte in West Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Group Administrators Ltd

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Schulte's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Schulte's Primary Practice

    5950 University Ave Ste 265

    West Des Moines, IA 50266

    (515) 875-9450

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    What is Dr. Schulte's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Schulte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730175605.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schulte?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schulte

    What is Dr. Douglas Schulte's specialty?

    Dr. Schulte is a Otolaryngologist near West Des Moines, IA. 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. Schulte to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Douglas Schulte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schulte is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center 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 Otolaryngologist?

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    Is Douglas Schulte accepting new patients in West Des Moines, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Schulte is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Schulte offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schulte's office at (515) 875-9450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Douglas Schulte?

    Please contact Dr. Schulte's office at (515) 875-9450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Schulte have?

    Dr. Douglas Schulte is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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