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Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD

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Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1992)

4322 Woodlands Boulevard Suite 240
Castle Rock, CO 80104

(719) 667-1327

Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in otology and neurotology. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD is affiliated with UCHealth and CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region.

Office Locations

1400 E Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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2950 Professional Place Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80904

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

4322 Woodlands Boulevard Suite 240
Castle Rock, CO 80104

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In The News

“Joseph Hegarty, an ear surgeon from Colorado Springs who does the same surgery on humans about five times a week, operated on the ape Sept. 5, according to Cheyenne Mountain...”—"Colorado doctors, nurses donate time to save zoo gorilla", The Denver Post, September 2009

“Colorado Springs ear surgeon Dr. Joseph Hegarty performed the operation at the zoo on Sept. 5, assisted by three nurses and using a microscope loaned by Memorial Hospital.”—"People doctors lend a hand to ailing Colo. gorilla", The Denver Post, September 2009

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

acoustic reflex threshold testing

ear foreign body removal

ear procedures

hearing evaluation

mastoid debridement

myringotomy without tube insertion

pure-tone threshold audiometry

speech reception threshold

By Affordability:

ear surgery

mastoid debridement

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD performed more acoustic reflex threshold (ART) testing, ear foreign body removal, ear procedures, hearing evaluation, mastoid debridement, myringotomy without tube insertion, pure-tone threshold audiometry, and speech reception threshold (SRT) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ear surgery, and mastoid debridement 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 Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

In 2012, Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2012 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), foreign body removal and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	144
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	1397
ear procedures	481
foreign body removal	109

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2013 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), foreign body removal and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	167
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	1577
ear procedures	555
foreign body removal	140

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	873
Black	16
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	395
From 75 to 84	351
85 and over	153
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2014 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), foreign body removal and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	192
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	1444
ear procedures	544
foreign body removal	129

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	573

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	839
Black	17
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	327
85 and over	161
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD in 2014

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2015 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), foreign body removal and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	231
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1406
ear procedures	548
foreign body removal	104

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	702
Female	1128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1662
Black	36
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	794
From 75 to 84	626
85 and over	338
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2016 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), foreign body removal and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	195
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	1518
ear procedures	502
foreign body removal	93

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	386
Female	596

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	897
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	196
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2017 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), foreign body removal and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	200
diagnostic procedures	93
doctor visit	1737
ear procedures	623
foreign body removal	109

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	442
Female	687

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1016
Black	25
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	403
85 and over	209
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2018 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	12
cranial surgery	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	223
diagnostic procedures	570
doctor visit	1976
ear procedures	1226
evoked potential test	21
foreign body removal	151
implant surgery	24
reconstructive surgery	12
tissue transfer	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	497
Female	760

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1142
Black	22
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	561
From 75 to 84	418
85 and over	217
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD in 2018

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2019 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), foreign body removal and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	212
diagnostic procedures	128
doctor visit	1749
ear procedures	590
foreign body removal	131

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	485
Female	646

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1020
Black	21
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	180
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2020 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	171
diagnostic procedures	279
doctor visit	1695
ear procedures	760
evoked potential test	25
foreign body removal	146

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	448
Female	602

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	957
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	16
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	383
85 and over	177
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2021 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, rehabilitation and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	13
cranial surgery	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	166
diagnostic procedures	1476
doctor visit	1975
ear procedures	2174
foreign body removal	197
implant surgery	26
manual therapy	49
reconstructive surgery	13
rehabilitation	1207
tissue transfer	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	496
Female	762

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1127
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	23
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	551
From 75 to 84	454
85 and over	219
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2022 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, rehabilitation and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	125
diagnostic procedures	2487
doctor visit	1404
ear procedures	2978
foreign body removal	166
rehabilitation	956

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	540
Female	798

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1211
Black	21
Hispanic	47
Asian	23
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	549
From 75 to 84	527
85 and over	225
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Colorado Springs, CO were rehabilitation, ear procedures, diagnostic procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

bone surgery	12
cranial surgery	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	184
diagnostic procedures	474
doctor visit	1625
ear procedures	998
evoked potential test	23
foreign body removal	134
implant surgery	25
manual therapy	49
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	1081
tissue transfer	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	429
Female	647

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	976
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	40
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	384
85 and over	188
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	460

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1992. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABO) Otolaryngology (ENT) and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1992)

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology (ABO) Otolaryngology (ENT)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Lee Hegarty, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$882 $882
Pfizer Inc.	$66 FLECTOR PATCH $47	EMBEDA $18
Stryker Corporation	$49 KNEES $49
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$29 NON-PRODUCT $29
MED-EL Corporation	$15 Adhear System $15

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$838
Food and Beverage	$173
Education	$29

Biography

Dr. Joseph Hegarty practices otology and neurotology. After attending Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College for medical school, he completed his residency training at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Dr. Hegarty's hospital/clinic affiliations include CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and UCHealth.

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