Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chhetri, Otolaryngologist in Beverly Hills, CA?
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 and 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, and 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 an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Chhetri typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- Unexplained Voice Problems
- Voice Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Voice problems
- Vocal fold issues
- Throat conditions
- Voice changes
- Vocal issues
- Resonance issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
- R499: Unspecified voice and resonance disorder
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- Having a Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach tube
- Tracheotomy
- Tracheal opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z930: Tracheostomy status
Also known as:
- Larynx Narrowing
- Throat Disorder
- Laryngeal stenosis
- Narrowed voice box
- Airway narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- J386: Stenosis of larynx
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Chhetri typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
CPT Codes:
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
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:
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Video Swallowing Study
- Dysphagia Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
Does Dr. Chhetri accept my insurance?
Dr. Chhetri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chhetri's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Chhetri affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chhetri has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chhetri's NPI number?A 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