Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Keefe, Otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Michael Keefe, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Keefe completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Keefe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Keefe’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Keefe’s office at (858) 499-2600.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Keefe?
Dr. Michael Keefe, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Keefe empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, Swallowing Disorders, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Keefe is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Keefe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Univeristy of Texas
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, General Surgery | National Naval Medical Center | Naval Medical Center San Diego | National Naval Medical Center
Medical School: Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or
Is Dr. Keefe board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Keefe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Keefe speak?
Dr. Keefe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Keefe treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Keefe diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Keefe. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Localized Blind Spot
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Localized Visual Field Loss
- Specific Blind Spot
- Patchy Vision Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53453: Other localized visual field defect, bilateral
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Rodent Ulcer
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44310: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified parts of face
- C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
- C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Voice problems
- Vocal fold issues
- Throat conditions
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
- R490: Dysphonia
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Laryngeal Spasm
- Throat Disorder
- Vocal cord spasm
- Throat spasm
- Laryngospasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- J385: Laryngeal spasm
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp BCC
- Neck BCC
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Melanoma
- Melanoma Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
- Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
- Eyelid Disorder
- Bilateral Brow Ptosis
- Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
- Eyebrow Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Acquired Nose Deformity
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nose shape change
- Deformed nose
- Nasal deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M950: Acquired deformity of nose
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
What procedures does Dr. Keefe perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Keefe performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Keefe. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (2.1-3.0 cm)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Lip Cancer Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Melanoma Removal
- Wide Local Excision Skin
- Facial Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Head/Face)
- Skin Tumor Removal (Sensitive Areas)
CPT Codes:
- 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11623: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11643: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Facial Wound Repair
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
Also known as:
- Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Pedicle flap
- Tissue flap surgery
- Skin transfer surgery
- Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
- 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Medium Defect)
- Local Skin Flap
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Reconstruction (Local)
- Adjacent Tissue Graft
CPT Codes:
- 14021: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
- Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Spreader Grafting (Nose)
- Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
- 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Voice Box Surgery for Tumor or Vocal Cord Stripping
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Tumor Excision
- Epiglottis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
- 31540: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis;
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
- Direct laryngoscopy with injection
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection
- Therapeutic Laryngoscopy
- Vocal Cord Augmentation
- Voice Box Injection
CPT Codes:
- 31570: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic;
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
- Laryngeal Botox Injection
- Voice Box Chemodenervation
- Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
- Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
- Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Also known as:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
Also known as:
- Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Foley catheter insertion
- Indwelling bladder catheter placement
- Urinary catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)
Does Dr. Keefe accept my insurance?
Dr. Keefe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 499-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Keefe accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Keefe in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Beacon Health Options
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hackensack Meridian Health
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Keefe's office located?
Dr. Michael Keefe's Primary Practice
2929 Health Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 499-2600
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Awards
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What is Dr. Keefe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Keefe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710999396.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Keefe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Keefe
What is Dr. Michael Keefe's specialty?
Dr. Keefe is a Otolaryngologist near San Diego, CA. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Keefe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Keefe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Keefe is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Michael Keefe accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Keefe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Keefe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Keefe's office at (858) 499-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Keefe?
Please contact Dr. Keefe's office at (858) 499-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Keefe have?
Dr. Michael Keefe is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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