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Dr. Peter Belafsky, MD, PHD

Otolaryngologist

Sacramento, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Belafsky, Otolaryngologist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Peter Belafsky, MD, PHD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Belafsky completed his residency at Eye Ear Nose & Throat Hosp, Otolaryngology; Touro Infirmary, General Surgery; Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Belafsky is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Belafsky’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Belafsky’s office at (916) 734-5400.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Belafsky?

    Dr. Peter Belafsky, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Belafsky empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Sacramento, CA community, Dr. Belafsky is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Belafsky go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Eye Ear Nose & Throat Hosp, Otolaryngology; Touro Infirmary, General Surgery; Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery

    Is Dr. Belafsky board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Belafsky, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Belafsky speak?

    Dr. Belafsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Belafsky typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Belafsky 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. Belafsky. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Vocal Cord Disorder
    • Voice Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Voice problems
    • Vocal fold issues
    • Throat conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • J383: Other diseases of vocal cords

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Web
    • Birth Defects
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Congenital Esophageal Web
    • Esophagus Narrowing at Birth
    • Web in Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q394: Esophageal web

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Belafsky typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Belafsky 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. Belafsky. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Voice Prosthetic Fitting
    • Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
    • Voice Device Assessment
    • Artificial Voice Fitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech

    Also known as:

    • Voice and Resonance Analysis
    • Voice Disorder Evaluation
    • Speech Resonance Assessment
    • Vocal Quality Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
    • Vocal cord injection
    • Laryngeal injection
    • Voice box injection
    • Therapeutic laryngoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31573: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with therapeutic injection(s) (eg, chemodenervation agent or corticosteroid, injected percutaneous, transoral, or via endoscope channel), unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
    • Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
    • Vocal Cord Exam
    • Throat Scope with Strobe Light
    • Voice Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Does Dr. Belafsky accept my insurance?

    Dr. Belafsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Belafsky accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Belafsky in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Belafsky's office located?

    Dr. Peter Belafsky's Primary Practice

    2521 Stockton Blvd

    Sacramento, CA 95817

    (916) 734-5400

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    Dr. Peter Belafsky's Practice 2

    4860 Y St

    Sacramento, CA 95817

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    Dr. Peter Belafsky's Practice 3

    1370 Prairie City Rd

    Folsom, CA 95630

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    What hospitals are Dr. Belafsky affiliated with?

    Dr. Belafsky has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    UC Davis Medical Center,Sacramento, CA

    What is Dr. Belafsky's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Belafsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790768026.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Belafsky?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Belafsky

    What is Dr. Peter Belafsky's specialty?

    Dr. Belafsky is an Otolaryngologist near Sacramento, CA.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Peter Belafsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Belafsky is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UC Davis Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Peter Belafsky accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Belafsky is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Belafsky offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Belafsky's office at (916) 734-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Belafsky?

    Please contact Dr. Belafsky's office at (916) 734-5400 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Belafsky's office located?

    Dr. Belafsky's offices are located in Sacramento, CA and Folsom, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Belafsky have?

    Dr. Peter Belafsky is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.