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Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS

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

Medical College of Wisconsin

Professional interests include: sinus problems, head and neck cancer, parathyroid surgery, and more.

1755 59th Place
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 358-8000

Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS is an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS is affiliated with Iowa ENT Center and MercyOne.

Office Locations

105 Valley West Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50265

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1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

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MercyOne

1755 59th Place
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 358-8000

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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 Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

direct laryngoscopy with vocal cord injection

parathyroid surgery

stroboscopy

By Affordability:

botulinum toxin injection

botulinum toxin injection for laryngeal disorders

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders

direct laryngoscopy

direct laryngoscopy with vocal cord injection

ear procedures

inferior turbinate cautery

inferior turbinate radiofrequency reduction

inferior turbinate reduction surgery

laryngoscopy with vocal cord injection

nose surgery

radiofrequency turbinate reduction

stroboscopy

therapeutic laryngoscopy

turbinate cautery

turbinate reduction surgery

vocal cord injection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS performed more direct laryngoscopy with vocal cord injection, parathyroid surgery, and stroboscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for botulinum toxin injection, botulinum toxin injection for laryngeal disorders, chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders, direct laryngoscopy, direct laryngoscopy with vocal cord injection, ear procedures, inferior turbinate cautery, inferior turbinate radiofrequency reduction, inferior turbinate reduction surgery, laryngoscopy with vocal cord injection, nose surgery, radiofrequency turbinate reduction, stroboscopy, therapeutic laryngoscopy, turbinate cautery, turbinate reduction surgery, and vocal cord injection 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 10%

By Volume:

minor procedures

By Affordability:

ear wax removal

impacted ear wax removal

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS performed more minor procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he 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 90% 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:

ablation

non-surgical nosebleed treatment

nose surgery

By Affordability:

audiometry test

immittance testing

pure-tone audiometry

pure-tone threshold audiometry

speech audiometry

speech reception threshold

threshold audiometry

tympanometry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS performed more ablation, non-surgical nosebleed treatment, and nose surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for audiometry test, immittance testing, pure-tone audiometry, pure-tone threshold audiometry, speech audiometry, speech reception threshold (SRT), threshold audiometry, and tympanometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2012 were minor procedures, nosebleed treatment, ablation and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

ablation	232
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	552
ear procedures	81
hospital care	22
injections	19
inpatient care	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	63
minor procedures	232
nose surgery	232
nosebleed treatment	232
stroboscopy	108

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2013 were nose surgery, nosebleed treatment, minor procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

ablation	345
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
diagnostic procedures	125
doctor visit	635
ear procedures	171
excision	23
gynecologic procedures	23
hospital care	18
injections	45
inpatient care	18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	62
minimally invasive procedures	113
minor procedures	345
nose surgery	368
nosebleed treatment	345
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
stroboscopy	119

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	62
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2014 were nose surgery, nosebleed treatment, minor procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

ablation	244
CT scan	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
diagnostic procedures	107
doctor visit	620
ear procedures	150
excision	20
gynecologic procedures	20
injections	62
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	123
minor procedures	244
nose surgery	264
nosebleed treatment	244
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20
stroboscopy	131

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	45
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2015 were nosebleed treatment, nose surgery, minor procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

ablation	344
CT scan	24
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	733
ear procedures	76
hospital care	12
injections	54
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	125
minor procedures	344
nose surgery	364
nosebleed treatment	364
stroboscopy	143

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	666

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1048
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	112
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2016 were minor procedures, nosebleed treatment, ablation and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

ablation	333
aspiration	14
CT scan	13
diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	721
ear procedures	114
endocrine surgery	15
hospital care	16
image guided procedures	14
injections	60
inpatient care	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	112
minor procedures	347
neck imaging	20
neck surgery	15
nose surgery	333
nosebleed treatment	333
stroboscopy	146
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	53
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2017 were minor procedures, nose surgery, nosebleed treatment and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

ablation	326
aspiration	24
CT scan	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	793
ear procedures	79
endocrine surgery	11
excision	22
gynecologic procedures	22
hospital care	12
image guided procedures	24
injections	71
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	152
minor procedures	350
neck imaging	16
neck surgery	11
nose surgery	348
nosebleed treatment	326
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22
stroboscopy	149
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	61
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2018 were minor procedures, nose surgery, nosebleed treatment and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

ablation	307
aspiration	25
CT scan	21
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	19
diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	754
ear procedures	71
endocrine surgery	24
excision	19
gynecologic procedures	19
hospital care	22
image guided procedures	25
injections	72
inpatient care	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	157
minor procedures	332
neck imaging	23
neck surgery	24
nose surgery	326
nosebleed treatment	307
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
stroboscopy	173
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	66
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2019 were nose surgery, nosebleed treatment, minor procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

ablation	264
CT scan	18
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	783
ear procedures	96
endocrine surgery	27
excision	16
gynecologic procedures	16
hospital care	20
injections	13
inpatient care	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	74
minor procedures	264
neck imaging	21
neck surgery	27
nose surgery	299
nosebleed treatment	283
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
stroboscopy	174
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	598
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	76
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2020 were stroboscopy, nosebleed treatment, minor procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

ablation	86
CT scan	24
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	587
ear procedures	71
endocrine surgery	26
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	86
neck surgery	26
nose surgery	86
nosebleed treatment	86
stroboscopy	128

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	60
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2021 were stroboscopy, nosebleed treatment, minor procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

ablation	92
CT scan	24
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	610
ear procedures	45
endocrine surgery	21
hospital care	24
injections	12
inpatient care	24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	43
minor procedures	92
neck imaging	14
neck surgery	21
nose surgery	92
nosebleed treatment	92
stroboscopy	168
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	523
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	58
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2022 were stroboscopy, nosebleed treatment, minor procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

ablation	93
CT scan	35
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	501
ear procedures	38
endocrine surgery	30
hospital care	28
implant surgery	11
inpatient care	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
minor procedures	93
neck imaging	16
neck surgery	30
neurostimulator replacement	11
nose surgery	93
nosebleed treatment	93
stroboscopy	123
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	55
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA were nose surgery, minor procedures, nosebleed treatment and ablation.

ablation	242
aspiration	21
CT scan	21
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	662
ear procedures	90
endocrine surgery	22
excision	20
gynecologic procedures	20
hospital care	19
image guided procedures	21
implant surgery	11
injections	45
inpatient care	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	90
minor procedures	248
neck imaging	18
neck surgery	22
neurostimulator replacement	11
nose surgery	255
nosebleed treatment	245
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	512
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	167
85 and over	58
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	245

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

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

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Iowa ENT Center

MercyOne

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$6,796 Propel $4,544	SINUVA $1,852	S8 Study 3, RESOLVE II $110	S8 $90	$201
GENZYME CORPORATION	$6,064 DUPIXENT $6,042	LIBTAYO $21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$4,311 DUPIXENT $4,311
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,746 FUSION $1,528	i7 $68	$150
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.	$1,186 DUPILUMAB $1,186
Other	$4,912 Dexilant $330	Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $282	Xhance $278	RHINAER STYLUS $266	RHINAER $193	Other $3,563

**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	$9,878
Food and Beverage	$9,616
Travel and Lodging	$5,367
Consulting Fee	$150
Gift	$4

Research Payments

Dr. Simon K. Wright, MD, PhD, FACS has received 32 research payments totaling $134,276.

Biography

Dr. Simon Wright is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) in West Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA. His clinical interests include thyroid problems, laryngology, and sinus problems. He is professionally affiliated with MercyOne and Iowa ENT Center. Dr. Wright has an open panel in Des Moines, IA according to MercyOne. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. He has received the distinction of Recipient of the Hohmann Award for excellence in research of head and neck cancer.