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Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs

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

Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1986)

Professional interests include: sleep apnea

1901 Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916

(865) 331-1111

Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs is an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs is affiliated with Covenant Health, St. Luke's University Health Network, SPECIALTY PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, LLC and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

1901 Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916

(865) 331-1111

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St. Luke's University Health Network

2851 Baglyos Circle
Bethlehem, PA 18020

(610) 867-7134

(610) 867-7108

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St. Luke's University Health Network

497 Bushkill Plaza Lane Suite C
Wind Gap, PA 18091

(610) 365-2144

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“That's when he met with ear, nose and throat specialist David Prager, MD. "Dr. Prager talked about the CPAP, dental device and surgical options instead of only pushing surgery," David says.”—"Typical Guy", The Morning Call, December 2014

“I had the honor and the privilege to know Dr. David Prager since my return to Allentown in 1968 following my three years of military service, residency and medical fellowship.”—"Doctor was a brilliant and unassuming man", The Morning Call, June 2010

“I want to add personal reflections to complement a fine portrayal of Dr. David Prager's contributions to the community published June 8 in The Morning Call.”—"Leaving a large legacy of cancer treatment", The Morning Call, June 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

injections

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs performed more impacted ear wax removal, and injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, and laryngoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN during 2012 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	30
diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	751
ear procedures	565
excision	30
gynecologic procedures	30
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	133
minimally invasive procedures	163
nose surgery	30
nosebleed treatment	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN during 2013 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	689
ear procedures	418
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	127
minimally invasive procedures	142
nose surgery	15
nosebleed treatment	49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	540
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	129
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN during 2014 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	677
ear procedures	304
hospital care	75
immunotherapy	137
injections	137
inpatient care	75
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	128
minimally invasive procedures	128
nose surgery	11
nosebleed treatment	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	591
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	149
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN during 2015 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1072
doctor visit	827
ear procedures	167
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	196
minimally invasive procedures	825
nose surgery	21
nosebleed treatment	45
skin testing	1072

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs.

**Gender**
Male	640
Female	760

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1322
Black	26
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	518
From 75 to 84	432
85 and over	322
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN during 2016 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	760
ear procedures	199
hospital care	76
immunotherapy	100
injections	100
inpatient care	76
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	135
minimally invasive procedures	155
nose surgery	20
nosebleed treatment	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	138
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN during 2017 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	680
ear procedures	239
hospital care	38
immunotherapy	160
injections	160
inpatient care	38
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	118
minimally invasive procedures	118
nosebleed treatment	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	523
Black	12
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	131
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN during 2018 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1278
doctor visit	764
ear procedures	173
hospital care	61
immunotherapy	264
injections	264
inpatient care	61
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	120
minimally invasive procedures	800
nosebleed treatment	17
skin testing	1278

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	129
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN during 2019 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	827
doctor visit	802
ear procedures	87
immunotherapy	235
injections	235
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	107
minimally invasive procedures	544
skin testing	827

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	108
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN during 2020 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	692
ear procedures	201
immunotherapy	234
injections	234
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	70
minimally invasive procedures	70

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	115
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN during 2021 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	747
ear procedures	411
immunotherapy	367
injections	367
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	114
minimally invasive procedures	143
nose surgery	29
nosebleed treatment	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	132
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN during 2022 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1029
doctor visit	782
ear procedures	409
immunotherapy	458
injections	458
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	127
minimally invasive procedures	685
nose surgery	18
nosebleed treatment	31
skin testing	1029

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	561
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	122
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated as an otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

allergy testing	1051
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	30
diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	742
ear procedures	288
excision	30
gynecologic procedures	30
hospital care	65
immunotherapy	244
injections	244
inpatient care	65
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	125
minimally invasive procedures	343
nose surgery	20
nosebleed treatment	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	30
skin testing	1051

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	572
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	200
85 and over	134
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	231

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1986. He completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1986)

Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals (1992)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Covenant Health

St. Luke's University Health Network

SPECIALTY PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, LLC

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David A. Prager, MD, Facs. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Acclarent, Inc	$786 Rhinology $362	ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $135	RELIEVA Spin Balloon Sinuplasty System $105	ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire $78	ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $46	Other $60
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$473 NUCALA $473
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$392 Propel $392
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$334 QNASL $334
GENZYME CORPORATION	$263 DUPIXENT $263
Other	$2,067 DUPIXENT $182	Xhance $176	Ciprodex $148	NIOX VERO DEVICE $141	NEUROMARK Radiofrequency Generator $130	Other $1,290

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,228
Education	$87

Biography

Dr. David Prager is an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) specialist. He attended Mount Sinai School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center. His clinical interests encompass sleep apnea and ear problems. Dr. Prager is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network and Covenant Health. Covenant Health reports that Dr. Prager is accepting new patients at his office in Knoxville, TN.

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