44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stillwater, Otolaryngologist in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Lyle Stillwater, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Stillwater completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Otolaryngology. Dr. Stillwater is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stillwater’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stillwater’s office at (559) 732-3888.
Where did Dr. Stillwater go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Otolaryngology
Medical School: University Of Manitoba- Fac Of Med- Winnipeg- Man- Canada
Is Dr. Stillwater board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Lyle Stillwater, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Stillwater speak?
Dr. Stillwater and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Stillwater typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Stillwater 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. Stillwater. 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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Mixed Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Conductive and nerve hearing loss
- Combined hearing loss
- Mixed type hearing impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H908: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Outer Ear Infection
- Ear Infection
- Diffuse External Otitis
- Generalized Outer Ear Infection
- Ear Canal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H60319: Diffuse otitis externa, unspecified ear
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Stillwater typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Stillwater 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. Stillwater. 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:
- Tympanometry
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Hearing Tests for Children
- Impedance Audiometry
- Middle Ear Test
- Ear Pressure Test
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
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:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nose Job with Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Primary Rhinoplasty
- Septorhinoplasty
- Nasal Reshaping
- Cosmetic Nose Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30420: Rhinoplasty, primary; including major septal repair
Does Dr. Stillwater accept my insurance?
Dr. Stillwater accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 732-3888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stillwater accept in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Stillwater in Visalia, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Stillwater's office located?
What is Dr. Stillwater's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stillwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154339182.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stillwater?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stillwater
What is Dr. Lyle Stillwater's specialty?
Dr. Stillwater is a Otolaryngologist near Visalia, CA.
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. Lyle Stillwater affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stillwater is affiliated with Kaweah Health 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
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Is Lyle Stillwater accepting new patients in Visalia, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lyle Stillwater is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lyle Stillwater offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stillwater's office at (559) 732-3888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lyle Stillwater?
Please contact Dr. Stillwater's office at (559) 732-3888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lyle Stillwater have?
Dr. Lyle Stillwater is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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