16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nayak, Otolaryngologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Jayakar Nayak, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Nayak completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Nayak is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nayak’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nayak’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nayak?
Dr. Jayakar Nayak, 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. Nayak empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Rhinosinusitis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Nayak is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Nayak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA | University of Pennsylvania PA | University of Pennsylvania, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus
Is Dr. Nayak board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Jayakar Nayak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Nayak speak?
Dr. Nayak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nayak treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Nayak 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. Nayak. 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:
- 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:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Rhinosinusitis
- Long-term sinus problems
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J328: Other chronic sinusitis
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
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:
- Nosebleed
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
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:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor of the Ear, Nose, and Sinuses
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Ear Disorder
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
- Non-cancerous growth in ear
- Benign nasal tumor
- Non-malignant sinus growth
- Benign ear mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
- D140: Benign neoplasm of middle ear, nasal cavity and accessory sinuses
Also known as:
- Nasal Cancer
- Nasal Cavity Cancer
- Nose Cancer
- Malignant Nasal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C300: Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavity
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Atypical Facial Pain
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain
- Chronic Facial Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G501: Atypical facial pain
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:
- Nasal Polyp
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Polyp in nose
- Nasal growth
- Sinus polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- J339: Nasal polyp, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Gland Problems
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
- Endocrine Gland Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Postnasal Drip
- Sinusitis
- PND
- Mucus in throat
- Throat clearing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0982: Postnasal drip
Also known as:
- Craniopharyngeal Duct Growth of Unknown Type
- Pituitary Disorder
- Craniopharyngeal duct tumor of uncertain nature
- Craniopharyngeal duct lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate craniopharyngeal duct mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D444: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of craniopharyngeal duct
What procedures does Dr. Nayak perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Nayak 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. Nayak. 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:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Concha Bullosa Resection
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
- 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
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:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Sinus Surgery (Sphenoidotomy)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
- 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
- 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
- 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31287: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy;
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Adhesion Removal
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Nasal Valve Collapse Repair (Radiofrequency)
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Intranasal synechia lysis
- Nasal scar tissue removal
- Nose adhesion surgery
- Release of nasal adhesions
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Nasal Valve Remodeling
- Nasal Airway Obstruction Repair
- Nose Valve Collapse Treatment
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30560: Lysis intranasal synechia
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
- 30469: Repair of nasal valve collapse with low energy, temperature-controlled (ie, radiofrequency) subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling
Also known as:
- Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Nasal Valve Collapse Repair with Implant
- Removal of Nasal Turbinate
- Intranasal lesion excision
- Nasal growth removal
- Laser treatment for nasal lesion
- Nose polyp removal
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Nasal Airway Repair
- Nasal Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Nasal Implant for Collapse
- Submucosal Nasal Implant
- Inferior Turbinate Excision
CPT Codes:
- 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30468: Repair of nasal valve collapse with subcutaneous/submucosal lateral wall implant(s)
- 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
- Endoscopy
- FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Injection into Nasal Turbinates
- Nasal Turbinate Injection
- Nose Swelling Injection
- Turbinate Reduction Injection
CPT Codes:
- 30200: Injection into turbinate(s), therapeutic
Also known as:
- Surgical Nasal Endoscopy for Nosebleed Control
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Nosebleed Treatment
- Nasal Hemorrhage Control Endoscopy
- Surgical Sinus Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31238: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with control of nasal hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Simple Nosebleed Treatment
- Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
- Nosebleed Cautery
- Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
- Stop Nosebleed Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method
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:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Nayak accept my insurance?
Dr. Nayak 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. Nayak accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Nayak in Stanford, 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
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nayak's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
CORE Schering Plough Resident Research Award from the American Academy
University of Pittsburgh
Gold Foundation Little Apple Medical Student Teaching Award Finalist,
University of Pittsburgh
Bernhard A. Goldman Prize in Dermatology,
University of Pittsburgh
M.D./Ph.D. Transfer Admission & Full Scholarship Award,
University of Pittsburgh
U Californioa, San Diego
American Heart Association Medical Student Research Fellowship
U California, San Diego
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Medical Student Research Fellowship
Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA
Stanley J. Sarnoff Endowment Medical Student Research Fellowship
Baccalaureate with Honors,
University of Pennsylvania
Basal cells in maintenance and regeneration of the nasal epithelium,
Career Development Award
Human Mucosal Immune Responses to Influenza Virus: a Systems Biology
Immune Responses to Influenza Virus in Single Human Nasal Epithelial
2D and 3D Electron Microscopy Ultrastructure of Murine Nasal Cavity,
Influenza virus tropism for human nasal epithelial cells of the upper
Co-Valedictorian, Woodbridge High School, New Jersey
Publications
Experience with intraoperative vigation
Neurosurgical focus, 2014
Systemic prednisone administration selectively alters granulocyte subsets
Intertiol forum of allergy & rhinology, 2013
Characterization of human upper airway epithelial progenitors.
Intertiol forum of allergy & rhinology, 2013
Expression of dual oxidases and secreted cytokines in chronic rhinosinusitis.
Intertiol forum of allergy & rhinology, 2013
Trends in incidence
American jourl of rhinology & allergy, 2013
Low-frequency pulsed ultrasound in the sal cavity and parasal sinuses
INTERTIOL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 2012
tionwide incidence of major complications in endoscopic sinus surgery
INTERTIOL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 2012
Sinosal seromucinous hamartomas: Clinical features and diagnostic dilemma
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 2010
Assessing the risk of irrigation bottle and fluid contamition after endoscopic sinus surgery
Lee, J. M., yak, J. V., Doghramji, L. L., Welch, K. C., Chiu, A. G., 2010
Biofilms in chronic rhinosinusitis: A review
AMERICAN JOURL OF RHINOLOGY & ALLERGY, 2009
Head and neck epithelioid sarcoma in a child
INTERTIOL JOURL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, 2008
Experience with the exp
AMERICAN JOURL OF RHINOLOGY, 2007
Phagocytosis induces lysosome remodeling
JOURL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 2006
Role of antigen-processing machinery in the in vitro resistance of squamous cell carcinoma of the
JOURL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 2006
Diagnostic utility of positron emission tomography
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2005
Lipid-protamine-D-mediated antigen delivery to antigen-presenting cells results
MOLECULAR THERAPY, 2003
Primary lymphoma of the larynx: New diagnostic and therapeutic approaches
ORL-JOURL FOR OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY AND ITS RELATED SPECIALTIES, 2003
Intravenous injection of ked D encoding secreted flt3 lig
HUMAN GENE THERAPY, 2000
The dual phases of the response to neotal exposure to a V-H family
JOURL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1998
B-cell superantigens: molecular and cellular implications.
Intertiol reviews of immunology, 1997
Experience with intraoperative navigation
Neurosurgical focus, 2014
Human ethmoid sinus mucosa: a promising novel tissue source of mesenchymal progenitor cells
STEM CELL RESEARCH & THERAPY, 2014
Systemic prednisone administration selectively alters granulocyte subsets
International forum of allergy & rhinology, 2013
Characterization of human upper airway epithelial progenitors.
International forum of allergy & rhinology, 2013
Expression of dual oxidases and secreted cytokines in chronic rhinosinusitis.
International forum of allergy & rhinology, 2013
Survival outcomes in acute invasive fungal sinusitis
Laryngoscope, 2013
Trends in incidence
American journal of rhinology & allergy, 2013
Low-frequency pulsed ultrasound in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 2012
Nationwide incidence of major complications in endoscopic sinus surgery
INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 2012
Sinonasal seromucinous hamartomas: Clinical features and diagnostic dilemma
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 2010
Assessing the risk of irrigation bottle and fluid contamination after endoscopic sinus surgery
Lee, J. M., Nayak, J. V., Doghramji, L. L., Welch, K. C., Chiu, A. G., 2010
Biofilms in chronic rhinosinusitis: A review
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RHINOLOGY & ALLERGY, 2009
Head and neck epithelioid sarcoma in a child
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, 2008
Head and Neck Cancer Immunotherapy: Clinical Evaluation
CURRENT ONCOLOGY REPORTS, 2008
Deferring planned neck dissection following chemoradiation for stage IV head and neck cancer
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2007
Experience with the exp
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RHINOLOGY, 2007
Phagocytosis induces lysosome remodeling
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 2006
Role of antigen-processing machinery in the in vitro resistance of squamous cell carcinoma of the
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 2006
Current use of F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2005
Diagnostic utility of positron emission tomography
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2005
Sensitization with xenogeneic tissues alters the heavy chain repertoire of human anti-Ga1 alpha 1
TRANSPLANTATION, 2005
Lipid-protamine-DNA-mediated antigen delivery to antigen-presenting cells results
MOLECULAR THERAPY, 2003
Myoepithelial neoplasia of the submandibular gland - Case report and therapeutic considerations
ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 2003
Primary lymphoma of the larynx: New diagnostic and therapeutic approaches
ORL-JOURNAL FOR OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY AND ITS RELATED SPECIALTIES, 2003
Intravenous injection of naked DNA encoding secreted flt3 lig
HUMAN GENE THERAPY, 2000
The dual phases of the response to neonatal exposure to a V-H family
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1998
In vivo consequences of B cell superantigen immunization
B LYMPHOCYTES AND AUTOIMMUNITY, 1997
B-cell superantigens: molecular and cellular implications.
International reviews of immunology, 1997
What is Dr. Nayak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nayak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841451556.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nayak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nayak
What is Dr. Jayakar Nayak's specialty?
Dr. Nayak is a Otolaryngologist near Stanford, 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. Nayak to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jayakar Nayak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nayak is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Jayakar Nayak accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jayakar Nayak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jayakar Nayak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nayak's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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Which board certifications does Dr. Jayakar Nayak have?
Dr. Jayakar Nayak is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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