Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Phillip Song, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
243 CHARLES ST, Boston, MA 02114
6175733557
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1043246127 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Song from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Song

Dr. Phillip Song is an otolaryngology specialist in Boston, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Song performed 1,727 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Song is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 19% volume in MA

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,727
Medicare services
Top 19% in MA for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
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Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
498 $53 $353
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
391 $80 $405
Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope
This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function.
202 $100 $643
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
193 $48 $274
Injection for vocal cord paralysis
A procedure involving the injection of a substance to paralyze muscles on one side of the voice box.
104 $117 $1,204
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
79 $109 $613
Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face.
71 $146 $1,408
Voice box injection to augment voice
A substance is injected into the voice box using an endoscope to augment or improve voice function.
49 $159 $1,120
Chemical nerve block for neck muscles
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box.
42 $91 $1,078
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
20 $57 $360
Chemical paralysis of salivary glands, bilateral
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze the salivary glands on both sides of the mouth.
18 $82 $594
Vocal cord injection with endoscope
A procedure where medication or material is injected into the vocal cords using an endoscope, often with the aid of a microscope or telescope for visualization.
17 $149 $1,292
Voice box biopsy using flexible endoscope
A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the voice box (larynx) for examination. The sample is collected using a flexible tube with a camera inserted through the nose or mouth.
17 $89 $610
Bronchoscopy through tracheostomy
Examination of the windpipe and lung airways using a flexible tube with a camera inserted through a permanent opening in the neck.
14 $99 $567
Endoscopic removal of tongue growth or vocal cord stripping
A procedure to remove a growth from the tongue or strip the vocal cord using an endoscope, often with a microscope or telescope for visualization.
12 $225 $1,385
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
292
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Song is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in MA), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Song experienced with flexible laryngoscopy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Song performed 498 flexible laryngoscopy services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
How do Dr. Song's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Boston?
Dr. Song's average Medicare payment per service is $81. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Song) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →