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Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD

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

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

110 Medical Drive Suite 104
Victoria, TX 77904

(361) 485-0051

Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD is an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care.

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101 Mosaic Court Suite 300, Hallway E, F and G
Saint Joseph, MO 64506

(816) 671-4840

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110 Medical Drive Suite 104
Victoria, TX 77904

(361) 485-0051

(361) 485-0086

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2024

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

diagnostic procedures

minimally invasive procedures

In 2024, Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD had a list price for diagnostic procedures, and minimally invasive procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic procedures

By Affordability:

diagnostic endoscopy

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

endoscopy

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD performed more diagnostic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic endoscopy, diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, endoscopy, 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. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO during 2012 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	41
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	1077
ear procedures	284
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	137
minimally invasive procedures	137

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO during 2013 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	66
doctor visit	1045
ear procedures	181
immunotherapy	50
injections	50
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	127
minimally invasive procedures	127

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	579
Black	0
Hispanic	161
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	127
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO during 2014 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	89
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	1096
ear procedures	218
immunotherapy	59
injections	59
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	125
minimally invasive procedures	125

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	591
Black	0
Hispanic	160
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	127
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO during 2015 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	57
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1202
ear procedures	212
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	150
minimally invasive procedures	150

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	728
Female	884

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1242
Black	0
Hispanic	288
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	656
From 75 to 84	504
85 and over	258
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	39
diagnostic procedures	184
doctor visit	1267
ear procedures	403
immunotherapy	57
injections	57
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	131
minimally invasive procedures	131

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	0
Hispanic	179
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	129
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO during 2017 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	43
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	1176
ear procedures	275
immunotherapy	24
injections	24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	111
minimally invasive procedures	111

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	0
Hispanic	174
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	126
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	30
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	1283
ear procedures	251
immunotherapy	102
injections	102
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	118
minimally invasive procedures	118

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	573
Black	0
Hispanic	164
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	133
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO during 2019 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	39
doctor visit	1138
ear procedures	196
immunotherapy	120
injections	120
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	97
minimally invasive procedures	97

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	540
Black	0
Hispanic	150
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	102
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	18
doctor visit	353
ear procedures	68
immunotherapy	21
injections	21
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	40

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	14
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	36
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, ear procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	184
ear procedures	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO during 2023 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	558
ear procedures	69
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	48
minimally invasive procedures	48

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	0
Hispanic	71
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	61
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO during 2024 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	611
ear procedures	160
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	59
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Joseph, MO were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and immunotherapy.

CT scan	46
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	848
ear procedures	194
immunotherapy	61
injections	61
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	94
minimally invasive procedures	94

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD.

**Gender**
Female	319
Male	263

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	438
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	115
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	89
75 to 84	192
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	239

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Elmer Daryl Bickford, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Residency: University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Texas

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Henry Schein, Inc.	$102 $102
Greer Laboratories, Inc.	$96 Oralair $96
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$73 EpiPen $44	Dymista $29
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$63 TruDi Probe $63
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$53 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $40	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation Tool $14
Other	$358 Propel $53	Ciprodex $48	DUPIXENT $44	SCOUT $27	FUSION $26	Other $161

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$643
Gift	$102

Biography

Dr. Elmer Bickford's area of specialization is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona and a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Bickford attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Mosaic Life Care.