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Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD

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

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Professional interests include: acoustic neuroma, Meniere's disease, tympanostomy (myringotomy with tube insertion), and more.

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

(319) 356-2173

Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD is an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD is affiliated with University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

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Some issues Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD can help you with:

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Bruce Gantz, a longtime UI professor of otolaryngology and neurosurgery, was the first in the world to insert a cochlear implant using a robot.”—"Opinion | Cochlear implants are a personal decision", The Daily Iowan, June 2021

“Bruce Gantz, the head of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in the medical school, and Carroll Reasoner, the vice president for legal affairs and general counsel, co-chair the...”—"Search continues for new VP for Medical Affairs", The Daily Iowan, June 2017

“"Cochlear Hybrid Hearing is a technological breakthrough when it comes to treating patients with hearing loss," says Bruce J. Gantz, M.D., head of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck...”—"Groundbreaking new technology helps those with hearing loss who aren't satisfied with hearing aids", Las Vegas Review-Journal, April 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cochlear implant surgery

By Affordability:

cochlear implant surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD performed more cochlear implant surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cochlear implant surgery 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. Bruce J. Gantz, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA during 2012 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	29
doctor visit	247
ear procedures	69
implant surgery	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA during 2013 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), implant surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
doctor visit	240
ear procedures	71
implant surgery	20
plastic surgery procedures	16
reconstructive surgery	16
tissue transfer	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	143

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	30
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA during 2014 were ear procedures, implant surgery, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
doctor visit	478
ear procedures	123
implant surgery	29
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	36
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA during 2015 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
doctor visit	467
ear procedures	97
implant surgery	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	760
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	70
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA during 2016 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
doctor visit	340
ear procedures	85
implant surgery	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	22
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA during 2017 were ear procedures, implant surgery and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
doctor visit	318
ear procedures	65
implant surgery	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	23
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA during 2018 were ear procedures, implant surgery and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
doctor visit	358
ear procedures	80
implant surgery	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	22
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA during 2019 were ear procedures, implant surgery and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
doctor visit	309
ear procedures	66
implant surgery	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	22
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA during 2020 were ear procedures, implant surgery and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
doctor visit	225
ear procedures	56
implant surgery	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	23
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA during 2021 were ear procedures, implant surgery and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
doctor visit	271
ear procedures	58
implant surgery	27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	15
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA during 2022 were implant surgery and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	244
ear procedures	23
implant surgery	23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	21
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Iowa City, IA were ear procedures, implant surgery, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and reconstructive surgery.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
doctor visit	317
ear procedures	72
implant surgery	24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
plastic surgery procedures	16
reconstructive surgery	16
tissue transfer	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	266
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	98
85 and over	25
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	130

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology American Board of Otolaryngology (Neurotology) and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology American Board of Otolaryngology (Neurotology)

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa Health Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cochlear Americas	$154,858 Baha $95,063	Nucleus $35,537	OSIA OSI300 IMPLANT $12,846	Cochlear $6,022	Cochlear Osia OSI200 Implant $5,244	Other $147
MED-EL Corporation	$52,145 ADHEAR Professional Kit $20,768	Mi1250 SYNCHRONY 2 FLEXsoft $16,184	Adhear System $9,474	MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System $5,184	BCI 602 Kit $534
Stryker Corporation	$23,313 NEURO SPINE ENT $7,798	NEURO/SPINE/ENT $6,615	NSE - S2 Drill $5,962	MAXFACE $950	None $883	Other $1,105
Cochlear Ltd	$14,436 Baha $14,436
Nihon Cochlear Co Ltd	$13,313 Baha $13,313
Other	$22,531 HiResolution Bionic Ear System $8,831	CMF $7,000	High Speed Surgical Drills and Tools $4,817	iotaSOFT Insertion System $953	Powered ENT Instrument $201	Other $730

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$157,004
Consulting Fee	$77,126
Honoraria	$18,000
Grant	$14,500
Food and Beverage	$13,572
Other	$394

Research Payments

Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD has received 204 research payments totaling $2,365,641.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Bruce J. Gantz, MD.

iotaMotion, Inc

2022

$100,338.89

Physician Covered Recipient

Convertible note with 2% Interest on investment

Biography

Dr. Bruce Gantz is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). His areas of expertise include pituitary disorders, skull base surgery, and acoustic neuroma. Dr. Gantz attended medical school at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.