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Dr. David Richard Lough, MD

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

West Virginia University School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: throat problems, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, and more.

500 Donnally Street Suite 200
Charleston, WV 25301

(304) 767-7830

Dr. David Richard Lough, MD is a general surgeon in Charleston, WV specializing in general surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. David Richard Lough, MD is affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC and THS PHYSICIAN PARTNERS INC.

Office Locations

500 Donnally Street Suite 200
Charleston, WV 25301

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Some issues Dr. David Richard Lough, MD can help you with:

Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.

Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:

Cold Knife Dissection: A cold knife dissection is the most popular tonsil removal method. A surgeon removes the tonsils using a steel scalpel and repairs the region with sutures (stitches) or electrocautery (high heat) to stop bleeding. This technique is favored for those with obstructed breathing.
Electrocautery: Other tonsillectomy methods include a full tonsil removal by electrocautery, where the surgeon uses a high heat device to burn off the tonsils and cauterize the bleeding tissue. Electrocautery is more painful than cold knife dissection.
Harmonic Scalpel: A third technique is where the surgeon uses a harmonic scalpel (vibrating bladed device) to first cut off the tonsils, and then coagulate bleeding using the harmonic scalpel's heat and vibration. Harmonic scalpel is the most precise form of tonsillectomy.
Radiofrequency Ablation: To perform the radiofrequency ablation technique, the surgeon places small probes into the tonsil that transmit radiofrequency energy to the tonsil tissue. The delivered energy damages and scars the tonsils, gradually minimizing the tonsils' size. Unlike the other three methods, radiofrequency ablation is performed in-office with or without general anesthesia and has minimal recovery time. Patients can expect to return to daily activities nearly immediately and may receive radiofrequency ablation every few months. While radiofrequency ablation does reduce tonsil inflammation, it is not often prescribed to those with severe tonsillitis or breathing disorders.

Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

ear procedures

impacted ear wax removal

mastoid debridement

maxillofacial CT scan

non-surgical nosebleed treatment

tympanostomy

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within West Virginia, Dr. David Richard Lough, MD performed more ear procedures, impacted ear wax removal, mastoid debridement, maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan, non-surgical nosebleed treatment, and tympanostomy (myringotomy with tube insertion) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ear surgery, mastoid debridement, myringotomy (incision of eardrum), and tympanostomy (myringotomy with tube insertion) 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 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

In 2012, Dr. David Richard Lough, MD had a list price for diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, and laryngoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within West Virginia. 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. David Richard Lough, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, WV during 2012 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	30
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	47
doctor visit	369
ear procedures	124
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	60
minimally invasive procedures	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Richard Lough, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, WV during 2013 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	32
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	43
doctor visit	387
ear procedures	120
immunotherapy	59
injections	59
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	56
minimally invasive procedures	56
nosebleed treatment	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	180

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	41
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Richard Lough, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, WV during 2014 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	34
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	48
doctor visit	429
ear procedures	134
immunotherapy	71
injections	71
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	55

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	211

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	45
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Richard Lough, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, WV during 2015 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	31
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	41
doctor visit	418
ear procedures	136
hospital care	17
immunotherapy	40
injections	40
inpatient care	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	71
minimally invasive procedures	71

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	88
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Richard Lough, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, WV during 2016 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	37
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	32
doctor visit	471
ear procedures	173
hospital care	11
immunotherapy	33
injections	33
inpatient care	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	74

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	57
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Richard Lough, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, WV during 2017 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	20
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	509
ear procedures	163
immunotherapy	23
injections	23
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	106
minimally invasive procedures	106
nosebleed treatment	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	56
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Richard Lough, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, WV during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
doctor visit	525
ear procedures	175
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	91
minimally invasive procedures	91
nosebleed treatment	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	37
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Richard Lough, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, WV during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	29
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	31
doctor visit	646
ear procedures	94
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	98
minimally invasive procedures	98
nosebleed treatment	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	63
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Richard Lough, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, WV during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	18
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	32
doctor visit	550
ear procedures	85
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	69
minimally invasive procedures	69
nosebleed treatment	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	66
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Richard Lough, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, WV during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	23
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
doctor visit	547
ear procedures	74
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	72
minimally invasive procedures	72
nosebleed treatment	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	66
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Richard Lough, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, WV during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	21
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	42
doctor visit	503
ear procedures	83
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	71
minimally invasive procedures	71
nosebleed treatment	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	49
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Richard Lough, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, WV were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and immunotherapy.

CT scan	26
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	35
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	486
ear procedures	123
hospital care	12
immunotherapy	45
injections	45
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	74
nosebleed treatment	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	312
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	111
85 and over	51
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	163

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Richard Lough, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. David Richard Lough, MD graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Charleston Area Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in West Virginia.

Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Charleston Area Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Richard Lough, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vandalia Health CAMC

THS PHYSICIAN PARTNERS INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Acclarent, Inc	$270 Laryngology $104	Relieva Ultirra $55	Acclarent Navwire $51	Acclarent ENT Navigation System $35	Acclarent Aera $25
Meda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$194 Dymista $180	Astepro 0.15 $14
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$143 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $143
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$33 Ciprodex $33
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$30 EpiPen $30
Other	$121 Propel $25	QNASL $22	Xhance $20	NIOX VERO $15	NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) $14	Other $26

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$790

Biography

Dr. David Lough's areas of specialization are general surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). His areas of expertise include throat problems, hearing loss, and adenoidectomy. He attended medical school at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Lough's residency was performed at Charleston Area Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Charleston, WV.