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Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD

Accepting New Patients

(259 Ratings)

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

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine

Professional interests include: sinus problems, laser surgery, parathyroid surgery, and more.

10670 Wexford Street Floor 1, Corridor B
San Diego, CA 92131

(858) 621-4109

Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD is an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and Sharp HealthCare.

Office Locations

Sharp Memorial Hospital

10670 Wexford Street Floor 1, Corridor B
San Diego, CA 92131

(858) 621-4109

(858) 621-4044

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Sharp Memorial Hospital

2929 Health Center Drive Floor 3
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 939-8404

(858) 874-2348

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Some issues Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD can help you with:

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2012 were minor procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches), minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2013 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118
minor procedures	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
minor procedures	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	18
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110
minor procedures	16
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132
minor procedures	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were minor procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches), minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	157
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
minor procedures	24
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	157
minor procedures	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	144
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	14
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	54

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

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	51
ear procedures	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA were minor procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches), ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

doctor visit	114
ear procedures	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	16
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD.

**Gender**
Female	55
Male	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	86
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	5
75 to 84	31
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	55

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. He completed residency at Naval Hospital Oakland. He is certified by the ENT (otolaryngology) and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine

Residency: Naval Hospital Oakland

Board Certification: ENT (otolaryngology)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Memorial Hospital

Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego

Sharp HealthCare

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.

Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Blue Shield of California

Sharp Health Plan

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Beech Street

Health Net

Medicare

HealthSmart

Humana

Whole Foods Market

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 259 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

4.9

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cochlear Americas	$158 Baha $91	Cochlear $67
Olympus America Inc.	$42 Celon System $25	Olympus ENT Fiber Scopes $17
Optinose US, Inc.	$17 Xhance $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$217

Biography

Dr. Michael Holtel's specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Areas of expertise for Dr. Holtel include facial problems, skull base surgery, and salivary gland surgery. He is rated highly by his patients. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Holtel honors. Before performing his residency at Naval Hospital Oakland, Dr. Holtel attended Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, Sharp Memorial Hospital, and Sharp HealthCare. According to Sharp HealthCare, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in San Diego, CA.

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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