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Who is Dr. Chhetri, Otolaryngologist in Beverly Hills, CA?
Dr. Dinesh Chhetri, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Beverly Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chhetri graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Chhetri is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chhetri’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chhetri’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chhetri?
Dr. Dinesh Chhetri, 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. Chhetri empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Beverly Hills/CA community, Dr. Chhetri is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chhetri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Chhetri board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Dinesh Chhetri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Chhetri speak?
Dr. Chhetri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chhetri treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chhetri 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. Chhetri. 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:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- Unexplained Voice Problems
- Loss of Voice
- One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Voice Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Voice problems
- Vocal fold issues
- Throat conditions
- Voice changes
- Vocal issues
- Resonance issues
- Aphonia
- Inability to speak
- Vocal loss
- Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
- Paralyzed vocal cord
- Single vocal cord paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
- R499: Unspecified voice and resonance disorder
- R491: Aphonia
- J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Swallowing problems
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1319: Other dysphagia
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Larynx Narrowing
- Laryngeal Spasm
- Larynx Disorder
- Pharynx Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Laryngeal stenosis
- Narrowed voice box
- Airway narrowing
- Vocal cord spasm
- Throat spasm
- Laryngospasm
- Voice box problems
- Laryngeal conditions
- Throat issues
- Throat conditions
- Pharyngeal diseases
- Problems with the pharynx
ICD-10 Codes:
- J386: Stenosis of larynx
- J385: Laryngeal spasm
- J387: Other diseases of larynx
- J392: Other diseases of pharynx
Also known as:
- Having a Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach tube
- Tracheotomy
- Tracheal opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z930: Tracheostomy status
Also known as:
- Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
- Bronchial Disorder
- Upper airway disease
- Nose and throat conditions
- Upper respiratory illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophagus Disorder
- Pouch in the esophagus', 'Zenker's diverticulum
- Esophageal pocket
ICD-10 Codes:
- K225: Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
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
What procedures does Dr. Chhetri perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chhetri 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. Chhetri. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Dilation or Fracture Repair
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
- Tracheal Dilation Bronchoscopy
- Bronchial Fracture Reduction
- Airway Widening Bronchoscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
- 31630: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with tracheal/bronchial dilation or closed reduction of fracture
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Voice Box Web Repair
- Voice Box Cartilage Surgery
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
- Laryngeal web surgery
- Voice box stent placement
- Airway reconstruction
- Arytenoid removal
- Arytenoid repositioning
- Laryngeal cartilage surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
- 31580: Laryngoplasty; for laryngeal web, with indwelling keel or stent insertion
- 31400: Arytenoidectomy or arytenoidopexy, external approach
Also known as:
- Throat Reconstruction Surgery
- Cricopharyngeal Muscle Cut
- Limited Throat Removal Surgery
- Epiglottis Removal Surgery
- Pharynx Reconstruction
- Plastic Surgery of the Throat
- Throat Repair Surgery
- Cricopharyngeal Myotomy
- Throat Muscle Incision
- Swallowing Muscle Surgery
- Pharynx Excision
- Throat Tissue Removal
- Partial Pharyngectomy
- Epiglottidectomy
- Excision of Epiglottis
- Throat Epiglottis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42950: Pharyngoplasty (plastic or reconstructive operation on pharynx)
- 43030: Cricopharyngeal myotomy
- 42890: Limited pharyngectomy
- 31420: Epiglottidectomy
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Tumor Removal
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Airway Tumor Destruction
- Bronchial Stenosis Relief
- Laser Therapy for Airway Blockage
CPT Codes:
- 31641: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with destruction of tumor or relief of stenosis by any method other than excision (eg, laser therapy, cryotherapy)
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
- Direct Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Larynx Scope
- Tracheoscopy
- Throat Scope
- Larynx Examination
CPT Codes:
- 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
- 31525: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, except newborn
Also known as:
- Voice Box Examination and Widening
- Direct laryngoscopy with dilation
- Larynx scope with widening
- Tracheoscopy with dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31528: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, initial
Also known as:
- Voice Box and Windpipe Widening
- Laryngoscopy with Dilation
- Tracheoscopy with Dilation
- Airway Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31529: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, subsequent
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:
- Vocal Cord Repositioning Surgery
- Medialization Laryngoplasty
- Vocal Cord Paralysis Surgery
- Voice Box Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31591: Laryngoplasty, medialization, unilateral
Also known as:
- Neck Trachea Repair
- Tracheal Reconstruction
- Windpipe Repair
- Cervical Tracheoplasty
- Trachea Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31750: Tracheoplasty; cervical
Also known as:
- Voice Box Prosthesis Insertion
- Tracheoesophageal Puncture Surgery
- Voice Button Insertion
- Alaryngeal Speech Prosthesis Placement
CPT Codes:
- 31611: Construction Of Tracheoesophageal Fistula And Subsequent Insertion Of An Alaryngeal Speech Prosthesis (Eg, Voice Button, Blom-Singer Prosthesis)
Also known as:
- Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
- Voice box biopsy
- Throat biopsy with scope
- Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Tracheostomy Hole Closure
- Tracheal Fistula Closure
- Windpipe Opening Closure
- Stoma Closure
CPT Codes:
- 31820: Surgical closure tracheostomy or fistula; without plastic repair
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:
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Esophagus Dilation with Scope
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Video Endoscopy for Swallowing
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophagoscopy with Dilation
- Swallowing Tube Widening
CPT Codes:
- 92613: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording; interpretation and report only
- 43226: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) over guide wire
Also known as:
- Nasal Esophagus Scope
- Transnasal Esophagoscopy
- Flexible Esophagoscopy
- Diagnostic Esophagus Scope
- Esophagus Exam Through Nose
CPT Codes:
- 43197: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transnasal; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Esophagus Pouch Removal and Muscle Cut
- Zenker's diverticulum surgery
- Hypopharyngeal diverticulectomy
- Cricopharyngeal myotomy
- Rigid esophagoscopy with diverticulectomy
CPT Codes:
- 43180: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral with diverticulectomy of hypopharynx or cervical esophagus (eg, Zenker's diverticulum), with cricopharyngeal myotomy, includes use of telescope or operating microscope and repair, when performed
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Balloon Dilation
- Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Dilation
- Stretched Esophagus Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 43220: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
- Esophagus Widening with Balloon
- Flexible Esophagoscopy
- Esophagus Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy
- Transoral Esophagoscopy
- Esophageal balloon dilation
- Flexible esophagoscopy with dilation
- Stretched esophagus procedure
CPT Codes:
- 43200: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43214: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of esophagus with balloon (30 mm diameter or larger) (includes fluoroscopic guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Partial Tongue Removal
- Partial glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Tongue surgery for cancer
- Removal of part of tongue
CPT Codes:
- 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
Also known as:
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Video Swallowing Study
- Dysphagia Endoscopy
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
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:
- 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:
- Binocular Microscopy Exam
- Microscopic Examination
- Stereomicroscopy
- Diagnostic Microscopy
CPT Codes:
- 92504: Binocular microscopy (separate diagnostic procedure)
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Chhetri accept my insurance?
Dr. Chhetri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chhetri accept in Beverly Hills, CA?
Dr. Chhetri in Beverly Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Chhetri's office located?
What is Dr. Chhetri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chhetri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598878753.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chhetri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chhetri
What is Dr. Dinesh Chhetri's specialty?
Dr. Chhetri is a Otolaryngologist near Beverly Hills, 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. Chhetri to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dinesh Chhetri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chhetri is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dinesh Chhetri accepting new patients in Beverly Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dinesh Chhetri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dinesh Chhetri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chhetri's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dinesh Chhetri?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Dinesh Chhetri have?
Dr. Dinesh Chhetri is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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