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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fritz, Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Michael Fritz, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Fritz completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Otolaryngology. Dr. Fritz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fritz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fritz’s office at (216) 444-2273.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fritz?
Dr. Michael Fritz, 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. Fritz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Facial Paralysis, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer Reconstruction, Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Cleveland/OH community, Dr. Fritz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Fritz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Otolaryngology
Medical School: Long Island University
What languages does Dr. Fritz speak?
Dr. Fritz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fritz treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Fritz 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. Fritz. 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:
- 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:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Acquired Nose Deformity
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nose shape change
- Deformed nose
- Nasal deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M950: Acquired deformity of nose
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Also known as:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
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:
- Osteonecrosis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Aseptic Necrosis
- Bone Death
- Bone Infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8730: Other secondary osteonecrosis, unspecified bone
- M879: Osteonecrosis, unspecified
- M87180: Osteonecrosis due to drugs, jaw
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nasal Valve Collapse
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
- Collapsed nostril
- Nasal airway obstruction
- Nasal passage collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
- J34829: Nasal valve collapse, unspecified
Also known as:
- Facial Nerve Disorder
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Facial Neuropathy', 'Bell's Palsy
- Cranial Nerve VII Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G518: Other disorders of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Mouth Malignancy
- Oral Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lip Disorder
- Mouth Disorder
- Lip Problems
- Diseases of the Lips
- Oral Lip Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- K130: Diseases of lips
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Pharynx Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Throat conditions
- Pharyngeal diseases
- Problems with the pharynx
ICD-10 Codes:
- J392: Other diseases of pharynx
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Cosmetic Procedures
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Body Enhancement Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z428: Encounter for other plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury
Also known as:
- Atypical Facial Pain
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain
- Chronic Facial Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G501: Atypical facial pain
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Spasms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements
What procedures does Dr. Fritz perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Fritz 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. Fritz. 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:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Composite Skin Graft (Ear/Nose)
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Ear Reconstruction Graft
- Nose Reconstruction Graft
- Full Thickness Composite Graft
- Complex Skin Graft
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15760: Graft; composite (eg, full thickness of external ear or nasal ala), including primary closure, donor area
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Procedure for Face
- Forehead Skin Flap Surgery
- Flap delay surgery
- Flap division and inset
- Facial skin flap
- Paramedian forehead flap
- Axial pattern flap
- Forehead reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 15630: Delay of flap or sectioning of flap (division and inset); at eyelids, nose, ears, or lips
- 15731: Forehead flap with preservation of vascular pedicle (eg, axial pattern flap, paramedian forehead flap)
Also known as:
- Facial Nerve Graft for Paralysis
- Free Fascia Graft for Facial Paralysis
- Facial Reanimation Surgery
- Nerve Graft for Facial Droop
- Fascia Transfer for Facial Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 15840: Graft for facial nerve paralysis; free fascia graft (including obtaining fascia)
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
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:
- Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Spreader Grafting (Nose)
- Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
CPT Codes:
- 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Nasal Septum Cartilage Graft
- Rib Cartilage Graft to Face
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
- Nose Cartilage Graft
- Septal Cartilage Repair
- Nasal Reconstruction with Cartilage
- Autogenous Rib Cartilage Graft
- Facial Cartilage Reconstruction
- Nose Reshaping with Rib Cartilage
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
- 20912: Cartilage graft; nasal septum
- 21230: Graft; rib cartilage, autogenous, to face, chin, nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Jaw Bone Removal
- Mandible Bone Excision
- Jaw Osteomyelitis Surgery
- Bone Abscess Removal (Jaw)
CPT Codes:
- 21025: Excision of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone abscess); mandible
Also known as:
- Facial Bone Graft (Nose, Cheek, Upper Jaw)
- Nasal Bone Graft
- Maxillary Bone Graft
- Malar Bone Graft
- Facial Reconstruction Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 21210: Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Complex Mouth Vestibuloplasty
- Complex Oral Vestibuloplasty
- Ridge Extension Surgery (Mouth)
- Muscle Repositioning Mouth Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 40845: Vestibuloplasty; complex (including ridge extension, muscle repositioning)
Also known as:
- Throat Reconstruction Surgery
- Pharynx Reconstruction
- Plastic Surgery of the Throat
- Throat Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42950: Pharyngoplasty (plastic or reconstructive operation on pharynx)
Also known as:
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Fritz accept my insurance?
Dr. Fritz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fritz accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Fritz in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
State of Ohio
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fritz's office located?
What is Dr. Fritz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fritz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811952880.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fritz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fritz
What is Dr. Michael Fritz's specialty?
Dr. Fritz is a Otolaryngologist near Cleveland, OH. 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. Fritz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Fritz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fritz is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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 Michael Fritz accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fritz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Fritz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fritz's office at (216) 444-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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