Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > MO Providers

Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD

(Dr. Kirk M. Wanless, MD)

(No ratings)

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

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

1501 Union Avenue Suite B
Moberly, MO 65270

(660) 263-4600

Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD is an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD is affiliated with Moberly Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

1501 Union Avenue Suite B
Moberly, MO 65270

(660) 263-4600

(660) 263-4640

open_in_new

Moberly Regional Medical Center

1513 Union Avenue Suite 1200
Moberly, MO 65270

(660) 263-4600

(660) 263-4640

open_in_new

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

incision and drainage

incision and drainage of skin abscess

non-surgical nosebleed treatment

By Affordability:

audiometry test

pure-tone audiometry

pure-tone threshold audiometry

speech audiometry

speech reception threshold

threshold audiometry

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD performed more incision and drainage, incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil), and non-surgical nosebleed treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for audiometry test, pure-tone audiometry, pure-tone threshold audiometry, speech audiometry, speech reception threshold (SRT), and threshold audiometry 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 Affordability:

ear procedures

ear wax removal

impacted ear wax removal

In 2023, Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD had a list price for ear procedures, ear wax removal, and impacted ear wax removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. 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. Kirk W. Wanless, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO during 2012 were ear procedures, abscess drainage, incision and drainage and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	104
diagnostic procedures	93
doctor visit	802
ear procedures	401
incision and drainage	104
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	99
minimally invasive procedures	99
stroboscopy	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO during 2013 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	118
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	62
diagnostic procedures	170
doctor visit	900
ear procedures	434
excision	41
gynecologic procedures	41
incision and drainage	118
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	157
minimally invasive procedures	198
nose surgery	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	41

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	90
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO during 2014 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, abscess drainage and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	129
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	33
diagnostic procedures	182
doctor visit	599
ear procedures	458
excision	33
gynecologic procedures	33
incision and drainage	129
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	107
nose surgery	44
nosebleed treatment	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	263

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	79
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO during 2015 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, abscess drainage and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	174
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	31
diagnostic procedures	254
doctor visit	780
ear procedures	589
excision	31
foreign body removal	13
gynecologic procedures	31
incision and drainage	174
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	86
nose surgery	31
nosebleed treatment	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
stroboscopy	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	900
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	186
Less than 65	180

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, abscess drainage and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	153
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
diagnostic procedures	191
doctor visit	838
ear procedures	580
foreign body removal	14
incision and drainage	153
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	57
minimally invasive procedures	57

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	414
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	90
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	86
allergy testing	675
diagnostic procedures	144
doctor visit	849
ear procedures	504
incision and drainage	86
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	727
nosebleed treatment	14
skin testing	675

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	92
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO during 2018 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, abscess drainage and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	88
diagnostic procedures	232
doctor visit	806
ear procedures	583
incision and drainage	88
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	45

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	89
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO during 2019 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, abscess drainage and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	63
diagnostic procedures	203
doctor visit	662
ear procedures	509
incision and drainage	63
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	201

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	71
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO during 2020 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, abscess drainage and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	106
diagnostic procedures	210
doctor visit	570
ear procedures	493
incision and drainage	106
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	53
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO during 2021 were ear procedures, abscess drainage, incision and drainage and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	272
diagnostic procedures	142
doctor visit	602
ear procedures	305
incision and drainage	272
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	39
minor procedures	78
nosebleed treatment	49
skin surgery	78

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	57
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO during 2022 were abscess drainage, incision and drainage, minor procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	502
diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	626
ear procedures	73
incision and drainage	502
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	369
skin surgery	369

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	64
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Moberly, MO were allergy testing, skin testing, ear procedures and minor procedures.

abscess drainage	163
allergy testing	675
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	35
diagnostic procedures	172
doctor visit	730
ear procedures	448
excision	35
foreign body removal	13
gynecologic procedures	35
incision and drainage	163
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	61
minimally invasive procedures	132
minor procedures	223
nose surgery	38
nosebleed treatment	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	35
skin surgery	223
skin testing	675

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	340
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	135
85 and over	79
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals

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

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Moberly Regional Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$225 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $225
Cook Incorporated	$42 $42
Otonomy, Inc.	$30 OTIPRIO $30
Stryker Corporation	$27 Clarifix $27
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$24 $24
Other	$64 Propel $21	OFIRMEV $17	Xhance $15	Coblation - Sinus Wands $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$382
Education	$30

Biography

Dr. Kirk Wanless is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) in Moberly, MO. He studied medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. Dr. Wanless is affiliated with Moberly Regional Medical Center.

Select Year:

Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD

Office Locations

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2023

By Volume:

By Affordability:

By Affordability:

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk W. Wanless, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

Otolaryngologists / Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Doctors in Nearby Locations

Other Providers in Moberly, MO