26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Syms, Otologist & Neurotologist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Mark Syms, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Syms graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Tripler Army Med Ctr, Otolaryngology. Dr. Syms is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Syms’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Syms’s office at (602) 307-9919.
Where did Dr. Syms go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tripler Army Med Ctr, Otolaryngology | LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Syms board certified as an Otologist & Neurotologist?
Yes, Dr. Mark Syms, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Syms speak?
Dr. Syms and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Syms treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Syms 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. Syms. 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:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Age-Related Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Age-related 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
- Presbycusis
- Senior Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss in Older Adults
- Sound Conduction Hearing Loss
- Middle Ear Hearing Loss
- Outer Ear Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
- H9113: Presbycusis, bilateral
- H9011: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
- H9012: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
Also known as:
- Tympanosclerosis
- Ear Disorder
- Eardrum Hardening
- Scarred Eardrum
- Calcified Eardrum
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7403: Tympanosclerosis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Syms perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Syms 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. Syms. 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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- Stapedectomy
- Repair of Inner Ear Leak (Round Window Fistula)
- Stapedectomy for Hearing Loss
- Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
- Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair
- Removal of Growth from Outer Ear Canal
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
- Stapedotomy
- Middle Ear Bone Surgery
- Hearing Restoration Surgery
- Round window fistula repair
- Inner ear fluid leak repair
- Perilymph fistula repair
- Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Footplate Drill Out
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Surgery
- PORP/TORP Placement
- Hearing Bone Repair
- Eardrum Repair without Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Ossicular Chain Repair
- External auditory canal lesion excision
- Ear canal tumor removal
- Soft tissue removal ear canal
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
- 69667: Repair round window fistula
- 69661: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material; with footplate drill out
- 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])
- 69641: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69646: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, with ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69145: Excision soft tissue lesion, external auditory canal
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:
- Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair with Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Tympanomastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Canal Wall Tympanoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 69644: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Implant
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
- Osseointegrated Hearing Implant
- BAHA Implant
- Skull Hearing Device Implant
- Mastoid Hearing Implant
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
- 69716: Implantation, osseointegrated implant, skull; with magnetic transcutaneous attachment to external speech processor, within the mastoid and/or resulting in removal of less than 100 sq mm surface area of bone deep to the outer cranial cortex
Also known as:
- 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:
- Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
- Complex Cleaning of Mastoid Cavity
- Mastoidectomy Debridement
- Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
- Mastoid Cleaning
- Mastoid Debridement
- Mastoidectomy Site Care
CPT Codes:
- 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)
- 69222: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, complex (eg, with anesthesia or more than routine cleaning)
Also known as:
- Inner Ear Drug Infusion
- Labyrinthotomy with Drug Perfusion', 'Transcanal Inner Ear Treatment', 'Meniere's Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 69801: Labyrinthotomy, with perfusion of vestibuloactive drug(s), transcanal
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:
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Dilation
- Nasal Endoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
- Ear Tube Widening
CPT Codes:
- 69706: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); bilateral
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
- Nasopharyngoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
- Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty
- Ear Tube Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 69705: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); 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)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Syms accept my insurance?
Dr. Syms accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 307-9919 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Syms accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Syms in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
AmeriBen
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Motor Club of America
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Syms' office located?
What is Dr. Syms's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Syms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255310462.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Syms?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Syms
What is Dr. Mark Syms's specialty?
Dr. Syms is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Phoenix, AZ. 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. Syms to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mark Syms affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Syms is affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Yuma Regional Medical Center, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Mark Syms accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Mark Syms is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Syms offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Syms's office at (602) 307-9919 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Syms?
Please contact Dr. Syms's office at (602) 307-9919 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Syms have?
Dr. Mark Syms is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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