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Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

University of Nebraska College of Medicine

14040 Boys Town Hospital Road
Boys Town, NE 68010

(531) 355-6800

Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE specializing in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). She graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD is affiliated with CHI Health, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy, Boys Town National Research Hospital, Nebraska Medicine and Boys Town National Research Hospital.

Office Locations

Boys Town National Research Hospital

14040 Boys Town Hospital Road
Boys Town, NE 68010

(531) 355-6800

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14040 Hospital Road
Boys Town, NE 68010

(402) 778-6800

(402) 778-6874

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CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

14080 Boys Town Hospital Road Pacific Street Clinic
Omaha, NE 68010

(402) 778-6800

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Nebraska Medicine

555 N 30th Street
Omaha, NE 68131

(531) 355-6800

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

By Affordability:

ear wax removal

impacted ear wax removal

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Nebraska, Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for ear wax removal, and impacted ear wax removal 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE during 2012 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	201
ear procedures	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE during 2013 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	239
ear procedures	96
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	131

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	42
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE during 2014 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	199
ear procedures	111

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	124

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	40
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE during 2015 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	200
ear procedures	143

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	92
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE during 2016 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	208
ear procedures	146
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	47
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE during 2017 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	327
ear procedures	128
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
nosebleed treatment	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	58
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	345
ear procedures	103
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19
nosebleed treatment	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	62
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE during 2019 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	277
ear procedures	61
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	53
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE during 2020 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	256
ear procedures	102

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	152

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	52
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	232
ear procedures	116
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	270
ear procedures	108
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE during 2023 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	248
ear procedures	122
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	171

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD in 2023

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Boys Town, NE were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

doctor visit	250
ear procedures	109
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
nosebleed treatment	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	188
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	81
85 and over	37
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	115

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. She completed residency at VA Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Residency: VA Medical Center (1985)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Katherine A. Prinz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHI Health

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Boys Town National Research Hospital

Nebraska Medicine

Boys Town National Research Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

UnitedHealthcare: Optum VA Community Care Network (CCN)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BSCSNE Student Blue

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BCBSNE Network Blue

Medicare Advantage: Molina Iowa Medicare Advantage (Beginning Jan. 1, 2026)

Medicaid Iowa: Wellpoint Iowa

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BSCSNE BlueCard PPO

Midlands Choice: Commercial plans

Aetna Healthcare: Aetna High Performance Network (Nebraska Health Network)

Aetna Healthcare: Aetna (Broad Network)

UnitedHealthcare: Medica

Medicaid Nebraska: Nebraska Medicaid

Medicare Advantage: Medica Advantage Solution

Medicare Advantage: HumanaChoice (PPO) Medicare Advantage

Medicaid Nebraska: Molina Nebraska DSNP

Medicare Advantage: BCBSNE Medicare Advantage Choice (HMO-POS)

Nebraska Furniture Mart Employee Plan Tier 1

Medicaid Iowa: Molina Iowa Medicaid

Aetna Healthcare: First Health (except "First Health Professionals Only")

Medicaid Nebraska: Every Woman Matters

Medicaid Nebraska: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Nebraska

Humana: Humana One PPO

Medicare Advantage: UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage

Medica: Medica Commercial

Tricare West: Tricare West for Life

UnitedHealthcare: United Medical Resources

Medicare Advantage: Medica Prime Solution Total Cost Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage: Aetna Medicare Premium Advantra (PPO)

Medicare Advantage: WellCare by Nebraska Total Care Medicare Advantage

Ambetter: Ambetter

Medicaid Kansas: Sunflower Health

UnitedHealthcare: UnitedHealthcare

Medicaid Iowa: Iowa Medicaid

MultiPlan: MultiPlan (Does not include PHCS)

Century Health Solutions: Century Health Solutions

UnitedHealthcare: NexusACO

UnitedHealthcare: Golden Rule

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BSCSNE BlueCard HMO (only with suitcase logo)

Medicare: Medicare Part A & B

Medica: Medica Insure

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BCBSNE Federal Plan

Tricare West: Tricare West Prime

Medicare Advantage: Aetna Medicare Premier Advantra (PPO)

Medicare Advantage: BCBSNE Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)

Aetna Healthcare: Aetna Signature Administrators

Medicaid Kansas: AmeriGroup Kansas

Wellmark of Iowa: Wellmark Blue HMO

UnitedHealthcare: Oxford Health

Medicaid Kansas: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Kansas

Tricare West: Tricare West Active Duty

Medicaid Iowa: Iowa Total Care

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: BSCSNE Select Blue

Medicare Advantage: WellCare Iowa Medicare Advantage

Midwest Network Alliance

Medicaid Iowa: Iowa Care for Yourself

Medica: Medica Elevate

Medicare Advantage: Humana Gold (HMO) Medicare Advantage

Medicaid Nebraska: Molina Nebraska Medicaid

University of Nebraska Employee Plan Enhanced Tier

Medicare Advantage: Aetna Medicare Elite Advantra (PPO)

Humana: Humana Choice Care

Medicaid Nebraska: Nebraska Total Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$146 MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC. $146
Acclarent, Inc	$116 Rhinology $116
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$81 Propel $81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$48 $48

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$391

Biography

Dr. Katherine Prinz specializes in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). She is professionally affiliated with Nebraska Medicine, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy, and Boys Town National Research Hospital. Before performing her residency at VA Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Prinz attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine for medical school. According to Boys Town National Research Hospital, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Boys Town, NE.