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Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD

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Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology, Facial Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) and Head & Neck Plastic Surgery

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

Professional interests include: endoscopic sinus surgery, skull base surgery, sinuplasty

600 Gresham Drive River Pavilion Suite
Norfolk, VA 23507

(757) 388-6200

Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA specializing in otology and neurotology, facial plastic surgery, pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) and head & neck plastic surgery. He graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters and Sentara Health.

Office Locations

Sentara Health

600 Gresham Drive River Pavilion Suite
Norfolk, VA 23507

(757) 388-6200

(757) 388-6201

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

endoscopic ethmoidectomy

endoscopic frontal sinusotomy

endoscopic maxillary antrostomy

endoscopic nasal biopsy

endoscopic nasal debridement

endoscopic nasal polypectomy

endoscopic nasal surgery

endoscopic sphenoidotomy

excision

minimally invasive surgery

nose surgery

polypectomy

By Affordability:

endoscopic maxillary antrostomy

endoscopic nasal biopsy

endoscopic sinus surgery

nose surgery

sinus surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD performed more endoscopic ethmoidectomy, endoscopic frontal sinusotomy, endoscopic maxillary antrostomy, endoscopic nasal biopsy, endoscopic nasal debridement, endoscopic nasal polypectomy, endoscopic nasal surgery, endoscopic sphenoidotomy, excision, minimally invasive surgery, nose surgery, and polypectomy (polyp removal) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for endoscopic maxillary antrostomy, endoscopic nasal biopsy, endoscopic sinus surgery, nose surgery, and sinus surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

maxillary antrostomy

In 2012, Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD had a list price for maxillary antrostomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	960
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	52
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	278
excision	71
gynecologic procedures	52
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	1077
nose surgery	131
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52
skin testing	960

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1050
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	59
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	300
excision	79
gynecologic procedures	59
minimally invasive procedures	1203
nose surgery	164
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59
skin testing	1050

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	985
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	58
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	300
excision	58
gynecologic procedures	58
minimally invasive procedures	1056
nose surgery	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	58
skin testing	985

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	150

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	13
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1423
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	63
diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	303
excision	87
gynecologic procedures	63
minimally invasive procedures	1598
nose surgery	187
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	63
skin testing	1423

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	28
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	936
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	49
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	277
excision	66
gynecologic procedures	49
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	1041
nose surgery	105
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49
skin testing	936

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	827
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	278
excision	25
gynecologic procedures	25
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	852
nose surgery	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25
skin testing	827

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA 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. Joseph Khristian Han, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	34
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	252
excision	34
gynecologic procedures	34
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	34
nose surgery	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA during 2019 were nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	52
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	252
excision	68
gynecologic procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	99
nose surgery	124
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	13
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	40
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	219
excision	51
gynecologic procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	75
nose surgery	75
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	11
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	32
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	230
excision	32
gynecologic procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	43
nose surgery	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA 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. Joseph Khristian Han, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	29
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	225
excision	29
gynecologic procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29
nose surgery	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Norfolk, VA were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and nose surgery.

allergy testing	1030
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	44
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	264
excision	54
gynecologic procedures	44
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	646
nose surgery	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	44
skin testing	1030

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	146
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	5
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and asthma.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	27
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology (2026)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

Sentara Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Optinose US, Inc.	$301,180 Xhance $301,180
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$219,608 NUCALA $131,246	$88,362
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$208,181 DUPIXENT $179,475	DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $16,848	$11,858
GENZYME CORPORATION	$194,169 DUPIXENT $157,779	NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $23,183	NASAL POLYPOSIS - DISEASE $169	ASTHMA - DISEASE $90	$12,949
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$190,593 Propel $124,465	SINUVA $2,016	Navigation CUBE $134	S8 $79	$63,898
Other	$543,384 GRASTEK $71,360	RHINAER STYLUS $58,007	NUVENT $50,690	DUPIXENT $38,231	RAGWITEK $34,213	Other $290,883

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$756,460
Consulting Fee	$521,811
Travel and Lodging	$223,453
Food and Beverage	$58,100
Honoraria	$49,100
Other	$48,190

Research Payments

Dr. Joseph Khristian Han, MD has received 321 research payments totaling $1,070,319.

Biography

Dr. Joseph Han's areas of specialization are pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat), facial plastic surgery, and otology and neurotology; he sees patients in Norfolk, VA. These areas are among his clinical interests: skull base surgery and sinuplasty. He attended MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Han has received the following distinction: Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc". His professional affiliations include Evms Academic Physicians and Surgeons Health Services Foundation, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, and Sentara Health.