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Dr. John D. Clinger, MD

Accepting New Patients

(338 Ratings)

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

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2006)

131 Miller Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

(336) 716-4161

Dr. John D. Clinger, MD is an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. John D. Clinger, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES.

Office Locations

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

131 Miller Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

(336) 716-4161

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Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

endoscopic nasal biopsy

endoscopic nasal debridement

endoscopic nasal polypectomy

endoscopic nasal surgery

endoscopic sinus surgery

minimally invasive surgery

polypectomy

By Affordability:

endoscopic maxillary antrostomy

maxillary antrostomy

sinus surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. John D. Clinger, MD performed more endoscopic nasal biopsy, endoscopic nasal debridement, endoscopic nasal polypectomy, endoscopic nasal surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and polypectomy (polyp removal) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for endoscopic maxillary antrostomy, maxillary antrostomy, and sinus surgery 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. John D. Clinger, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	99
excision	23
gynecologic procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
nose surgery	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Clinger, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	35
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	336
excision	48
gynecologic procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	72
nose surgery	72
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	35

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	11
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Clinger, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	49
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	342
excision	62
gynecologic procedures	49
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	113
nose surgery	88
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	15
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Clinger, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	64
diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	337
excision	80
gynecologic procedures	64
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	157
nose surgery	140
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	32
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Clinger, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	80
diagnostic procedures	80
doctor visit	451
excision	93
gynecologic procedures	80
minimally invasive procedures	115
nose surgery	115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	80

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	23
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Clinger, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	91
diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	450
excision	106
gynecologic procedures	91
minimally invasive procedures	130
nose surgery	130
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	91

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	17
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Clinger, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	102
diagnostic procedures	102
doctor visit	429
excision	102
gynecologic procedures	102
minimally invasive procedures	102
nose surgery	102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	102

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	17
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Clinger, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	79
diagnostic procedures	79
doctor visit	454
ear procedures	16
excision	79
gynecologic procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	91
nose surgery	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	79

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	17
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Clinger, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	34
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	338
excision	34
gynecologic procedures	34
minimally invasive procedures	34
nose surgery	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	13
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Clinger, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	44
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	343
excision	44
gynecologic procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
nose surgery	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	44

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	12
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Clinger, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	56
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	343
excision	56
gynecologic procedures	56
minimally invasive procedures	56
nose surgery	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	56

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John D. Clinger, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Winston-Salem, NC were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	59
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	356
ear procedures	16
excision	66
gynecologic procedures	59
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	85
nose surgery	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	201
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	58
85 and over	14
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	116

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Clinger, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John D. Clinger, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and asthma.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	24
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. John D. Clinger, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John D. Clinger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John D. Clinger, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 338 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John D. Clinger, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Winston-Salem, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Brainlab, Inc.	$20 Surgical planning and navigation radiation treatment planning and positioning $20
Medtronic, Inc.	$19 STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM $19
Acclarent, Inc	$14 Acclarent Aera $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$53

Biography

Dr. John Clinger's area of specialization is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. After completing medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Dr. Clinger is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist reports that Dr. Clinger is accepting new patients at his office in Winston-Salem, NC.