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 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 an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Syms typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Tympanosclerosis
- Ear Disorder
- Eardrum Hardening
- Scarred Eardrum
- Calcified Eardrum
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7403: Tympanosclerosis, bilateral
What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Syms typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- Stapedectomy
- 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
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;
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
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
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. 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
AmeriBen
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mercy Care
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
What does an Otologist & Neurotologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Mark Syms affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Syms is affiliated with Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Baywood 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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