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Dr. Douglas Holmes, MD

Otolaryngologist

Mobile, AL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Holmes, Otolaryngologist in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. Douglas Holmes, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Mobile, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Holmes graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Otolaryngology. Dr. Holmes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Holmes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Holmes’s office at (919) 782-9003.

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

    • Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Otolaryngology | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

    • Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc | Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL

    Is Dr. Holmes board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Holmes speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Holmes typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Holmes 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. Holmes. 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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
    • Long-term Ear Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, 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:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural 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:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Holmes typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Holmes 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. Holmes. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery
    • Intranasal lesion excision
    • Nasal growth removal
    • Laser treatment for nasal lesion
    • Nose polyp removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
    • 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach

    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

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft

    Does Dr. Holmes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Holmes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 782-9003 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Holmes accept in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. Holmes in Mobile, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Florida

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Holmes' office located?

    Dr. Douglas Holmes' Primary Practice

    75 S University Blvd Unit 6000

    Mobile, AL 36608

    (919) 782-9003

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    Dr. Douglas Holmes' Practice 2

    1700 Center St

    Mobile, AL 36604

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    Dr. Douglas Holmes' Practice 3

    2451 University Hospital Dr

    Mobile, AL 36617

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    What hospitals are Dr. Holmes affiliated with?

    Dr. Holmes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Nemours Childrens Hospital - Florida,Orlando, FL
    Childrens & Womens Hospital,Mobile, AL
    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center,Lakeland, FL

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

    Dr. Holmes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861460156.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Holmes?

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

    What is Dr. Douglas Holmes's specialty?

    Dr. Holmes is an Otolaryngologist near Mobile, AL.

    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 Dr. Douglas Holmes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Holmes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nemours Childrens Hospital - Florida, Childrens & Womens Hospital, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Douglas Holmes accepting new patients in Mobile, AL?

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

    Does Dr. Douglas Holmes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Holmes' office at (919) 782-9003 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Holmes?

    Please contact Dr. Holmes' office at (919) 782-9003 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Holmes' office located?

    Dr. Holmes' office is located in Mobile, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Holmes have?

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