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Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD

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Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Duke University School of Medicine (1993)

100 N ACADEMY AVENUE
DANVILLE, PA 17822

(570) 271-6211

Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD is an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD is affiliated with GEISINGER CLINIC.

Office Locations

100 N ACADEMY AVENUE
DANVILLE, PA 17822

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950 East Mountain Boulevard
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD in 2023

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laryngoscopy

stroboscopy

In 2013, Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD performed more laryngoscopy, and stroboscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing, skin testing and stroboscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	600
diagnostic evaluation	87
doctor visit	308
ear procedures	17
excision	34
injections	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	176
minimally invasive procedures	776
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	14
rehabilitation	213
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	34
skin testing	600
stroboscopy	453
tissue transfer	14
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	20
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	65
Hispanic	61
Asian	12
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	65
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA during 2014 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures, rehabilitation and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	80
doctor visit	131
excision	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	113
minimally invasive procedures	113
rehabilitation	113
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
stroboscopy	204

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	43
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	42
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA during 2015 were stroboscopy, diagnostic evaluation, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	74
doctor visit	158
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	46
rehabilitation	17
stroboscopy	125

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	42
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA during 2016 were stroboscopy, diagnostic evaluation, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	114
doctor visit	277
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	64
minimally invasive procedures	64
rehabilitation	47
stroboscopy	175

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	30
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	35
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, stroboscopy, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	58
doctor visit	313
injections	70
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	103
minimally invasive procedures	173
rehabilitation	56
stroboscopy	134

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	40
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	22
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA during 2018 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	332
injections	52
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	100
minimally invasive procedures	152
stroboscopy	161

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	29
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	20
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, stroboscopy and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	290
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	89
stroboscopy	89

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	30
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	17
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and stroboscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	174
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	81
minimally invasive procedures	81
stroboscopy	78

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA during 2021 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	271
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	113
minimally invasive procedures	113
stroboscopy	132

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	110

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	12
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA during 2022 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	255
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	104
minimally invasive procedures	104
stroboscopy	126

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	116

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	11
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA during 2023 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	227
excision	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	112
minimally invasive procedures	112
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
stroboscopy	131

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in DANVILLE, PA were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

allergy testing	600
diagnostic evaluation	82
doctor visit	248
ear procedures	17
excision	23
injections	46
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	100
minimally invasive procedures	165
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	14
rehabilitation	89
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
skin testing	600
tissue transfer	14
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	20
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	161
Hispanic	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	70
85 and over	24
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	116

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1993. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (1993)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

GEISINGER CLINIC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kenneth Wayne Altman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$5,792 $5,792
PENTAX of America, Inc.	$300 $300
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$121 Propel $121
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$94 $94
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$93 Wound Matrix $93
Other	$576 7.5 FR. X 250MM RHINLARYNGO SCOPE $86	Exparel $83	GI Solutions $78	Olympus Capital Accessories $72	Rhinology $50	Other $207

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,610
Consulting Fee	$2,575
Food and Beverage	$775
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Altman is an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) specialist. He attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in DANVILLE, PA.

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