Active NPI 1346390754 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Arif A Alidina , MD

Specialist • Clearwater, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Arif Alidina, MD is a certified Specialist practicing in Clearwater, FL. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Alidina delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1330 S FORT HARRISON AVE.

Dr. Alidina is affiliated with West Coast Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1330 S Fort Harrison Ave

Clearwater, FL 337563313

Telephone 7274413588

Fax 7274611038

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 West Coast Ear, Nose & Throat Inc Facility NPI 1457610537

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

West Virginia University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Specialist in Clearwater, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +7.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 35.3 Yrs

State Avg: 37.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

51 Specialists

Practicing in Clearwater, FL (3036 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Alidina (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Clearwater Specialty Average (35.3 Years) 35.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	767	447	$181.80	$88.48
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	607	387	$96.82	$45.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	221	180	$255.94	$124.90
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	112	89	$258.30	$123.84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	80	80	$337.66	$164.07
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	61	61	$76.04	$35.13
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	59	59	$33.04	$15.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$226.40	$109.08
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	30	30	$105.76	$51.30
70486 CT scan of face	24	24	$262.66	$123.88
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	23	23	$377.30	$178.27
92588 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report	21	21	$68.00	$31.92
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	19	16	$57.00	$27.41
92546 Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair	13	13	$242.72	$123.77
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	13	13	$220.56	$102.10
92547 Use of electrodes during balance testing	13	13	$20.14	$9.87
92584 Testing of nerve from ear to brain (cochlear)	12	12	$226.90	$104.97
92653 Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report	12	12	$171.92	$79.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	853	475	$181.80	$89.93
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	686	447	$96.66	$46.89
95165 Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens	571	12	$30.50	$14.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	186	158	$255.94	$127.34
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	126	97	$258.30	$128.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	93	93	$337.66	$166.98
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	67	66	$76.04	$35.75
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	63	63	$33.04	$16.22
92588 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report	27	27	$66.81	$33.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$226.40	$112.48
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	16	16	$377.30	$187.19
92584 Testing of nerve from ear to brain (cochlear)	16	16	$226.90	$110.65
92547 Use of electrodes during balance testing	16	16	$20.14	$10.21
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	16	16	$212.47	$107.38
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	16	15	$57.00	$28.30
92653 Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report	15	15	$171.92	$83.64
92546 Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair	14	14	$227.54	$115.56
97750 Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes	13	13	$66.92	$33.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	941	553	$169.51	$91.05
95165 Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens	840	13	$29.03	$15.28
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	670	431	$92.33	$47.21
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen	241	11	$22.84	$11.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	172	146	$234.09	$128.14
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	128	126	$78.70	$38.18
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	108	85	$236.97	$129.35
92588 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report	103	103	$84.67	$34.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	89	89	$315.74	$169.15
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	88	87	$32.80	$16.54
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	71	71	$98.44	$51.28
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	65	53	$55.40	$28.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$216.00	$113.28
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	41	40	$367.74	$188.86
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	40	40	$42.99	$22.73
70486 CT scan of face	24	24	$298.95	$131.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,038	567	$123.80	$92.26
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	698	431	$76.00	$47.86
95024 Injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis	363	11	$14.00	$8.50
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	352	11	$12.00	$4.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	196	161	$162.00	$130.87
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	179	175	$83.00	$38.95
92588 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report	177	175	$120.00	$34.19
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	137	102	$173.00	$128.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	127	127	$249.00	$171.17
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	103	102	$89.00	$51.32
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	96	96	$42.00	$22.68
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	84	82	$32.00	$16.34
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	82	61	$49.00	$29.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$180.00	$112.89
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	31	29	$312.00	$197.14
70486 CT scan of face	27	27	$320.72	$136.45
92547 Use of electrodes during balance testing	19	19	$12.00	$9.63
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	19	19	$61.00	$42.15
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	19	19	$158.00	$110.68
92584 Testing of nerve from ear to brain (cochlear)	19	19	$118.00	$118.56
97750 Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes	12	12	$61.00	$34.19
92517 Vemp testing of lower branch of inner ear nerve with interpretation and report	12	12	$105.00	$85.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	994	560	$109.00	$75.75
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	661	418	$76.00	$47.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	259	203	$162.00	$109.35
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	198	148	$173.00	$123.29
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	193	185	$83.00	$38.67
92588 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report	173	171	$120.00	$34.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	114	114	$249.00	$167.75
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	112	108	$89.00	$50.49
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	111	106	$32.00	$15.89
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	90	67	$49.00	$28.75
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	79	77	$42.00	$22.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$180.00	$109.16
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	54	48	$312.00	$189.96
70486 CT scan of face	18	18	$320.72	$137.12
92585 Placement of scalp electrodes for assessment and recording of responses from several areas of the nerve-brain hearing system	17	17	$198.00	$133.30
92584 Testing of nerve from ear to brain (cochlear)	17	17	$118.00	$72.03
92547 Use of electrodes during balance testing	16	16	$12.00	$8.28
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	16	16	$158.00	$108.81
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	15	15	$61.00	$42.16
97750 Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes	13	13	$61.00	$35.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,172	654	$109.00	$73.48
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	691	451	$75.48	$45.31
95024 Injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis	360	12	$14.00	$7.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	275	227	$162.00	$107.52
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	267	177	$173.29	$115.61
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	212	208	$83.00	$37.90
92588 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report	192	191	$120.00	$32.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	155	155	$249.00	$162.45
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	136	107	$49.00	$28.45
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	125	121	$32.00	$15.05
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	122	122	$89.00	$47.73
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	74	74	$42.00	$21.59
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	52	45	$312.00	$193.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$170.23	$107.94
70486 CT scan of face	19	19	$320.72	$135.17
92584 Testing of nerve from ear to brain (cochlear)	17	17	$118.00	$71.12
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	17	17	$61.00	$40.75
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	17	17	$194.00	$103.33
92585 Placement of scalp electrodes for assessment and recording of responses from several areas of the nerve-brain hearing system	17	17	$198.00	$130.50
92547 Use of electrodes during balance testing	15	15	$12.00	$7.10
97750 Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes	14	14	$61.00	$32.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,335	691	$109.00	$72.13
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	746	473	$75.47	$46.70
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	575	13	$12.00	$5.22
95024 Injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis	452	20	$14.00	$7.93
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	310	208	$173.00	$111.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	271	209	$162.04	$106.27
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	225	219	$83.00	$37.38
92588 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report	217	214	$120.00	$32.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	205	205	$249.00	$164.30
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	155	153	$32.00	$14.22
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	103	102	$89.00	$49.99
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	70	52	$49.00	$28.45
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	69	68	$42.00	$21.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	65	$163.00	$106.20
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	60	53	$312.00	$205.17
70486 CT scan of face	29	29	$320.72	$135.33
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	19	19	$194.00	$100.68
92585 Placement of scalp electrodes for assessment and recording of responses from several areas of the nerve-brain hearing system	19	19	$198.00	$130.98
69220 Removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity	19	11	$244.21	$81.45
92547 Use of electrodes during balance testing	19	19	$12.00	$5.74
92584 Testing of nerve from ear to brain (cochlear)	19	19	$118.00	$71.22
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	18	18	$61.00	$40.24
97750 Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes	15	15	$61.00	$37.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$65.00	$43.27
92524 Analysis of voice and resonance production	11	11	$145.00	$87.53
92520 Study of voice box function	11	11	$124.00	$75.51
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	11	11	$422.00	$178.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,589	793	$109.00	$71.94
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	738	468	$75.47	$47.82
95165 Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens	577	11	$24.00	$12.73
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	290	180	$173.00	$112.29
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	251	243	$83.00	$37.18
92588 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report	228	225	$120.00	$32.72
95024 Injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis	215	14	$14.00	$7.58
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	196	192	$32.00	$14.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	191	191	$249.00	$163.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	168	137	$162.00	$105.87
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	115	115	$89.00	$51.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$164.04	$107.32
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	50	35	$49.00	$28.77
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	48	45	$312.00	$203.64
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	45	45	$42.00	$21.08
70486 CT scan of face	30	29	$320.72	$134.88
69220 Removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity	23	11	$232.00	$87.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	14	$67.32	$42.81
92585 Placement of scalp electrodes for assessment and recording of responses from several areas of the nerve-brain hearing system	17	17	$198.00	$122.94
92547 Use of electrodes during balance testing	16	16	$12.00	$5.38
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	16	16	$194.00	$94.42
92584 Testing of nerve from ear to brain (cochlear)	16	16	$118.00	$66.08
97750 Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes	15	15	$61.00	$32.36
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	15	15	$61.00	$37.17
92520 Study of voice box function	12	12	$124.00	$74.52
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	12	12	$422.00	$176.66
92524 Analysis of voice and resonance production	12	12	$145.00	$88.01

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Specialist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License FL ME54343

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

010496800 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

West Coast Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc

1330 S Ft Harrison, Clearwater, FL 337563313

Phone: 7274413588

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active September 02, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location September 02, 2015

Registered at 1330 S FORT HARRISON AVE, CLEARWATER, FL 337563313 (Tel: 7274413588)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address September 02, 2015

Registered at 1330 S FORT HARRISON AVE, CLEARWATER, FL 337563313 (Tel: 7274413588)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 02, 2015

Recorded as ARIF ALIDINA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 02, 2015

Specialist (License #ME54343 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 11, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346390754

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 11, 2007

Last Update: September 02, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

1330 S Fort Harrison Ave

Clearwater, FL 337563313

Phone: 7274413588

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