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Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD

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Specializes in: Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (1983)

1065 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

(828) 254-3517

Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD is a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC specializing in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, Mission Hospital, Mission Health, UNC Health Pardee and ASHEVILLE EAR NOSE AND THROAT SURGEONS, PA.

Office Locations

Mission Health

1065 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

(828) 254-3517

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UNC Health Pardee

1365 Seventh Avenue Suite E
Hendersonville, NC 28792

(828) 254-3517

(828) 253-6960

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

laryngoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

endoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD performed more endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
CT scan	21
diagnostic procedures	158
doctor visit	884
ear procedures	156
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	173
minimally invasive procedures	188
minor procedures	15
plastic surgery procedures	55
reconstructive surgery	55
tissue transfer	55
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, ear procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	17
diagnostic procedures	195
doctor visit	976
ear procedures	205
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	204
minimally invasive procedures	218
minor procedures	14
plastic surgery procedures	24
reconstructive surgery	24
tissue transfer	24
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	645
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	107
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
CT scan	17
diagnostic procedures	148
doctor visit	965
ear procedures	172
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	208
minimally invasive procedures	228
minor procedures	20
plastic surgery procedures	33
reconstructive surgery	33
tissue transfer	33
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	671
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	120
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
CT scan	16
diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	900
ear procedures	115
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	159
minimally invasive procedures	172
minor procedures	13
plastic surgery procedures	19
reconstructive surgery	19
tissue transfer	19
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	658
Female	702

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1326
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	572
From 75 to 84	460
85 and over	200
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
CT scan	28
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	916
ear procedures	87
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	207
minimally invasive procedures	221
minor procedures	14
nose surgery	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	663
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	94
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
CT scan	15
diagnostic procedures	76
doctor visit	859
ear procedures	97
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	176
minimally invasive procedures	190
minor procedures	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	64
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	22
diagnostic procedures	78
doctor visit	858
ear procedures	132
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	198
minimally invasive procedures	198

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	580
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	84
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	24
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	803
ear procedures	93
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	172
minimally invasive procedures	172

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	561
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	63
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC during 2020 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	11
diagnostic procedures	183
doctor visit	621
ear procedures	225
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	122
minimally invasive procedures	122

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	50
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	20
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	729
ear procedures	99
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	161
minimally invasive procedures	161

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	68
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	32
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	757
ear procedures	128
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	157
minimally invasive procedures	157

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	68
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Asheville, NC were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

aspiration	15
CT scan	20
diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	842
ear procedures	137
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	176
minimally invasive procedures	184
minor procedures	15
nose surgery	11
plastic surgery procedures	32
reconstructive surgery	32
tissue transfer	32
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	590
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	204
85 and over	83
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	280

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1983. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Otolaryngology-Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (1983)

Residency: Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Otolaryngology-Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen R. Seal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

Mission Hospital

Mission Health

UNC Health Pardee

ASHEVILLE EAR NOSE AND THROAT SURGEONS, PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$399 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $378	Inspire $21
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$386 NUCALA $386
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$308 Propel $290	SINUVA $17
Stryker Corporation	$277 Clarifix $200	ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM $46	NSE - Bioiresorbables $16	MAXFACE $15
Optinose US, Inc.	$228 Xhance $228
Other	$1,127 Aerospan $117	Dymista $97	Puraply Antimicrobial $96	Erivedge $95	PuraPly $79	Other $642

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,460
Travel and Lodging	$264

Biography

Dr. Stephen Seal, who practices in Hendersonville, NC and Asheville, NC, is a medical specialist in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). In his practice, Dr. Seal focuses on ear problems. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Mission Health, Mission Hospital, and UNC Health. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Louisiana State University, Dr. Seal attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. His practice in Hendersonville, NC is open to new patients as reported by UNC Health.