2025
The Devaluation of Otolaryngology: An Evaluation of CMS' Involvement in Physician Reimbursement
Manes R, Vasandani S. The Devaluation of Otolaryngology: An Evaluation of CMS' Involvement in Physician Reimbursement. The Laryngoscope 2025 PMID: 40195790, DOI: 10.1002/lary.32170.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryRelative Value Scale Update CommitteeRelative value unitsOtolaryngologic proceduresOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryCenters for MedicareNeck surgeryPhysician reimbursementTriological SocietyOtolaryngologyMedicareValue unitsAmerican AcademyIndependent authorsMedical societiesUpdate CommitteeFinal rule
2024
Understanding the Composition of a Comprehensive Otolaryngologist's Practice Through Medicare Reimbursements
Torabi S, Vasandani S, Patel R, Manes R, Kuan E. Understanding the Composition of a Comprehensive Otolaryngologist's Practice Through Medicare Reimbursements. Otolaryngology 2024, 172: 888-896. PMID: 39588657, PMCID: PMC11844328, DOI: 10.1002/ohn.1071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReimbursement patternsOffice-based settingMedicare patientsOtolaryngology trainingPractice patternsOffice-basedFellowship completionMedicareNinety-five percentMedicare reimbursementReimbursementRandom sampleManagement servicesOtolaryngologist practiceCPT codesOtolaryngologyAcademic settingsNinety-fiveFellowshipProcedural practicesPracticeDiverse practicesServicesPatientsDiverse skillsAssociation of Medical School Gap Year Research and Degree Programs With Otolaryngology Interview and Match Outcomes
Boyi T, Benjamin W, Lenze N, Brenner M, Mihalic A, Kupfer R, Judson B, Lee Y. Association of Medical School Gap Year Research and Degree Programs With Otolaryngology Interview and Match Outcomes. Annals Of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2024, 133: 783-791. PMID: 38887016, DOI: 10.1177/00034894241261821.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLong-term career outcomesCross-sectional analysisApplicant respondentsMedical schoolsPrimary outcomeResidency interviewsLongitudinal studyUSMLE scoresInterviewsOtolaryngologyTexas Seeking TransparencyMaster's degreeNo significant differenceOutcomesMatch successGap yearDegree programsYearsSignificant differenceClerkship honorsOtolaryngology applicantsResearch experience
2022
Medicare Utilization and Reimbursement Variation Between Rural and Urban Otolaryngologists
Patel R, Torabi S, Kayastha D, Kuan E, Manes R. Medicare Utilization and Reimbursement Variation Between Rural and Urban Otolaryngologists. Otolaryngology 2022, 168: 528-535. PMID: 35852873, DOI: 10.1177/01945998221113550.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedicare patientsRetrospective cross-sectional studyPatient's comorbidity profileHealthcare Common Procedure Coding System codesNumber of patientsCross-sectional studyReimbursement variationComorbidity profilesPatient populationRisk scoreMedicare Provider UtilizationLarge urban settingUrban settingsOlder ageMore Medicare patientsPhysician populationPatientsPhysiciansComplexity of proceduresHCPCS codesProvider UtilizationReimbursement ratesOtolaryngologyRural practiceMedicare utilization
2020
Outpatient Otolaryngology in the Era of COVID‐19: A Data‐Driven Analysis of Practice Patterns
Kasle DA, Torabi SJ, Savoca EL, Judson BL, Manes RP. Outpatient Otolaryngology in the Era of COVID‐19: A Data‐Driven Analysis of Practice Patterns. Otolaryngology 2020, 163: 138-144. PMID: 32393101, PMCID: PMC7218354, DOI: 10.1177/0194599820928987.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBetacoronavirusChildChild, PreschoolCoronavirus InfectionsCOVID-19Data AnalysisDisease Transmission, InfectiousFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOtolaryngologistsOtorhinolaryngologic DiseasesOutpatientsPandemicsPneumonia, ViralPractice Patterns, Physicians'Retrospective StudiesSARS-CoV-2TelemedicineUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsDivision of OtolaryngologyTelehealth visitsOlder adultsHospital policy changesSingle-institution studyCoronavirus disease 2019Quantity of patientsOutpatient otolaryngologyRetrospective reviewAcute carePerson visitsOutpatient appointmentsPractice patternsDisease 2019Week 1Week 3VisitsYoung adultsOtolaryngologyCOVID-19Completion ratesOtolaryngologistsAdultsAssociated increaseTelehealthExamining Referral Patterns between Otolaryngology and Gastroenterology: A Window into Potential Inter-Specialty Knowledge Gaps
Haines A, Kohli N, Lerner BA, Lerner MZ. Examining Referral Patterns between Otolaryngology and Gastroenterology: A Window into Potential Inter-Specialty Knowledge Gaps. Annals Of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2020, 129: 801-805. PMID: 32249595, DOI: 10.1177/0003489420916215.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFrequent referral reasonsReferral patternsReferral reasonsMedical record data extractionLaryngopharyngeal reflux diseaseRate of referralICD-10 codesInter-specialty communicationReflux diseaseTotal patientsEsophageal pathologyReferral cohortClinical conditionsOropharyngeal pathologyClinical overlapReferralGastroenterologyDysphagiaOtolaryngologyCohortData extractionDiscrepant ratesDiseaseLPRDPathology
2019
Variations in the management of acute Bell's palsy
Kasle DA, Torabi SJ, Savoca E, Tower JI, Hildrew D. Variations in the management of acute Bell's palsy. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2019, 41: 102299. PMID: 31610987, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2019.102299.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute Bell's palsyLaboratory blood workBell's palsyBlood workTreatment patternsHigh-dose steroidsAnti-viral medicationCross-sectional survey studyDose steroidsMajority of participantsPalsyHigh dosesNeurologistsStudy designMRISteroidsNeurotologistsOtolaryngologyParticipantsSurvey studyMedicationsAntiviralsDosesCareNeurology
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