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Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD

(270 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology

University of Illinois College of Medicine (1962)

Professional interests include: hay fever (allergic rhinitis), microvascular surgery, tympanostomy (myringotomy with tube insertion), and more.

431 S Batavia Street #200
Orange, CA 92868

(714) 516-9570

Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in otology and neurotology. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1962 and has 64 years of experience. Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, PIH Health, MemorialCare, MemorialCare Medical Group, PIH HEALTH PHYSICIANS and House Ear Clinic.

Office Locations

PIH Health

1245 Wilshire Boulevard South Tower #480
Los Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 483-9930

(562) 967-2363

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2100 W 3rd Street Suite 111
Los Angeles, CA 90057

(213) 483-9930

(213) 483-0905

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MemorialCare Medical Group

2100 W. 3rd Street Suite 111
Los Angeles, CA

(213) 483-9930

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PIH Health

431 S Batavia Street #200
Orange, CA 92868

(714) 516-9570

(714) 516-9575

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Some issues Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD can help you with:

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

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.

Nasal Endoscopy

Nasal endoscopy is the use of a thin, flexible tube (called a 'scope') that is inserted into the nostril to examine the structures of the nose. The scope contains a fiber optic light and a camera that allow a physician to see much more of the nasal passages, airways, and sinuses than is possible with a standard nasal exam.

A nasal endoscopy is typically performed by an otolaryngologist (or ENT) in their office. It may be performed for a variety of reasons, but some common ones include:

Sinus infections
Nasal polyps
Frequent nosebleeds
Persistent stuffiness
Obstruction in the nose
Suspected tumor in the nasal passages

In most cases, a medication containing a decongestant and anesthetic is sprayed into the nose before the scope is inserted. The doctor uses the scope to examine any problem areas. If necessary, most scopes allow for tiny tools to be inserted and used to removed tissue or take samples. Nasal endoscopy is a very safe and relatively easy procedure.

In The News

“Dr. Derald Brackmann, an otologist with the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles, assured me that hearing loss occurs only after ''prolonged exposure'' (more than eight hours a day) to 85 or more...”—"CLOSE TO HOME; Walling Out the City That Never Sleeps (Published 2004)", New York Times, April 2004

“Derald Brackmann, an otologist who specializes in surgery of the inner ear and auditory nerves, begins with an incision into Katie's scalp.”—"The Bionic Frontier", Los Angeles Times, March 2004

“- FOR MORE INFORMATION on vestibular neurectomy surgery, contact Dr. Herbert Silverstein at (813) 366-9222; Dr. Michael Glasscock at (615) 327-3040; or Dr. Derald Brackmann, president of House Ear...”—"SURGERY'S RISKS INCLUDE HEARING LOSS", Desert News, November 1992

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

allergen immunotherapy

immunotherapy

subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

In 2023, Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD had a list price for allergen immunotherapy, immunotherapy, and subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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:

impacted ear wax removal

In 2012, Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	506

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	493
ear procedures	51

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	54
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	574
ear procedures	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	73
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	706
ear procedures	35

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	488

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	774
Black	32
Hispanic	98
Asian	98
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	482
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	152
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	757
ear procedures	33
immunotherapy	20
injections	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	0
Hispanic	70
Asian	58
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	92
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	730
ear procedures	82

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	83
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	754
ear procedures	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	16
Hispanic	49
Asian	55
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	85
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	639

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	13
Hispanic	37
Asian	45
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	72
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	360
ear procedures	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	577
ear procedures	85

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	69
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	890
ear procedures	196

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	523
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	68
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	100
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, immunotherapy and injections.

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	635
ear procedures	62
immunotherapy	20
injections	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	49
Non-Hispanic White	385
Hispanic	44
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	182
85 and over	70
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	229

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	11
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1962. He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine (1962)

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

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

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

PIH Health

MemorialCare

MemorialCare Medical Group

PIH HEALTH PHYSICIANS

House Ear Clinic

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.61 out of 5 stars based on 270 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Derald E. Brackmann, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-23

I have been going to Dr. Brackmann for  4-5 years now and can attest to his care for patients. He is so nice and friendly on top of being the best in his profession. On top of it, the facility has all the modern equipments. I look forward to seeing him for my needs for years to come.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$7,855 NEURO SPINE ENT $7,855
Cochlear Americas	$527 Baha $508	Cochlear Osia OSI200 Implant $19
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$171 ANSPACH $171
Oticon Medical, LLC	$149 PONTO BONE ANCHORED HEARING SYSTEM $149
Advanced Bionics, LLC	$99 HiResolution Bionic Ear System $99
Other	$320 Ciprodex $83	Anspach Electric System $81	CLEARVISION II SET $38	ACCLARENT SE Inflation Device $38	ENT $32	Other $48

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$6,250
Food and Beverage	$1,533
Travel and Lodging	$1,299
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Derald Brackmann is an otology and neurotology specialist. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: nasal congestion (stuffy nose), ear pain, and enlarged turbinates. Dr. Brackmann's professional affiliations include Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, PIH Health, and MemorialCare Medical Group. United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Brackmann accepts. Dr. Brackmann obtained his medical school training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and performed his residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago. His distinctions include: Southern California Super Doctors; Southern California Super Doctors 2008; and Los Angeles Super Doctors.