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Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD

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

Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

1720 Nicholasville Road Suite 500
Lexington, KY 40503

(859) 278-1114

Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD is an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health.

Office Locations

1720 Nicholasville Road Suite 500
Lexington, KY 40503

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230 Fountain Court Suite 230
Lexington, KY 40509

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

In 2023, Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky.

Top 10%

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non-surgical nosebleed treatment

In 2023, Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD performed more non-surgical nosebleed treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY during 2012 were lab tests, allergy testing, immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1870
blood draw	32
CT scan	11
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	727
ear procedures	81
immunotherapy	150
injections	150
lab tests	1870
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	67
minimally invasive procedures	67
nosebleed treatment	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY during 2013 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	745
ear procedures	88
immunotherapy	99
injections	99
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	73
minimally invasive procedures	73
nosebleed treatment	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	57
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY during 2014 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	830
ear procedures	158
hospital care	12
immunotherapy	105
injections	105
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	75
nosebleed treatment	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	59
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY during 2015 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	733
ear procedures	149
immunotherapy	184
injections	184
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	45
nosebleed treatment	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	630

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	966
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	114
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY during 2016 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	920
ear procedures	215
excision	18
gynecologic procedures	18
immunotherapy	250
injections	250
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	97
nose surgery	18
nosebleed treatment	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	544
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	64
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY during 2017 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	914
ear procedures	240
immunotherapy	173
injections	173
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	92
minimally invasive procedures	92

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	62
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY during 2018 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	861
ear procedures	229
immunotherapy	183
injections	183
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	88
minimally invasive procedures	88
nosebleed treatment	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	515
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	63
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY during 2019 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	775
ear procedures	198
excision	24
gynecologic procedures	24
immunotherapy	179
injections	179
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	84
minimally invasive procedures	108
nose surgery	24
nosebleed treatment	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	58
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY during 2020 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	693
ear procedures	235
immunotherapy	112
injections	112
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	69
minimally invasive procedures	69
nosebleed treatment	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	56
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY during 2021 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	845
ear procedures	295
immunotherapy	109
injections	109
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	83
minimally invasive procedures	83
nosebleed treatment	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	62
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY during 2022 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	870
ear procedures	347
immunotherapy	203
injections	203
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	100
minimally invasive procedures	100
nosebleed treatment	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	76
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY during 2023 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	904
ear procedures	372
immunotherapy	271
injections	271
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	79
nosebleed treatment	26

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	619
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	90
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY were allergy testing, lab tests, ear procedures and immunotherapy.

allergy testing	1870
blood draw	32
CT scan	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	818
ear procedures	217
excision	21
gynecologic procedures	21
hospital care	12
immunotherapy	168
injections	168
inpatient care	12
lab tests	1870
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	77
minimally invasive procedures	81
nose surgery	21
nosebleed treatment	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	518
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	155
85 and over	63
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	263

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD graduated from Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. He completed residency at West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Residency: West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals

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

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ray Minyard Van Metre, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,421 FASENRA $1,324	TEZSPIRE $57	$40
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$1,386 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $1,354	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation Tool $33
GENZYME CORPORATION	$818 DUPIXENT $818
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$613 NUCALA $613
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$601 DUPIXENT $601
Other	$2,322 Auvi-Q $215	QNASL $177	AUDION ET DILATION SYSTEM $165	GRASTEK $158	Coblation Wands $114	Other $1,493

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,457
Travel and Lodging	$1,092
Consulting Fee	$375
Education	$236

Biography

Dr. Ray Van Metre's specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He studied medicine at Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Dr. Van Metre's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with West Virginia University. His professional affiliations include Baptist Health Lexington and Baptist Health.

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