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Physician

MELANIE GIESLER-SPELLMAN, D.O

Otolaryngology

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52403
NPI: 1013138270

Hospital Affiliations

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Common Procedures for Otolaryngology

TonsillectomySinus SurgeryEar Tube PlacementSeptoplastyThyroidectomyHearing Test (Audiometry)LaryngoscopyNeck Mass BiopsyCochlear ImplantSleep Apnea Surgery

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
75.5/100High
Quality
59.3
Promoting Interoperability
93.0
Improvement Activities
40.0

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
70553
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast
$1,644$207$15212
31238
Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope
$648$235$18815
31231
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope
$496$176$13495
70486
Ct scan of face without contrast
$483$83$6615
76536
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue
$412$78$3815
42975
Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope
$350$87$6515
31575
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope
$319$108$8381
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$311$155$11654
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$212$120$88132
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
$211$104$73123
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$142$85$62328
69210
Removal of impacted ear wax
$124$38$2724
G0268
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing
$118$47$3812
99211
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
$41$22$1712
95165
Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens
$29$14$10641
95115
Professional service for single injection of allergen
$23$9$7254
95024
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin
$17$7$6573
36415
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
$10$8$821
A9575
Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml
$1$0$02,050

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.