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Dr. Robbi Kupfer, MD

Ann Arbor, MI

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kupfer, Otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Dr. Robbi Kupfer, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kupfer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kupfer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kupfer’s office at (313) 745-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Kupfer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kupfer treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kupfer 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. Kupfer. 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
    • One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Vocal Cord Disorder
    • Other Voice Problems
    • Voice Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
    • Paralyzed vocal cord
    • Single vocal cord paralysis
    • Voice problems
    • Vocal fold issues
    • Throat conditions
    • Voice changes
    • Vocal issues
    • Resonance issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
    • J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
    • R498: Other voice and resonance disorders

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Laryngeal Spasm
    • Larynx Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing
    • Vocal cord spasm
    • Throat spasm
    • Laryngospasm
    • Voice box problems
    • Laryngeal conditions
    • Throat issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J386: Stenosis of larynx
    • J385: Laryngeal spasm
    • J387: Other diseases of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Pharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Pharynx
    • Throat Swallowing Difficulty
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Problems
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
    • R1313: Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase
    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Stridor
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • High-pitched breathing sound
    • Wheezing (harsh)
    • Noisy breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R061: Stridor

    Also known as:

    • Benign Larynx Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Throat Disorder
    • Non-cancerous voice box growth
    • Laryngeal benign neoplasm
    • Voice box lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D141: Benign neoplasm of larynx

    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:

    • Vagus Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Vagal Neuropathy
    • Vagus Nerve Dysfunction
    • Tenth Cranial Nerve Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G522: Disorders of vagus nerve

    Also known as:

    • Having a Tracheostomy
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Trach tube
    • Tracheotomy
    • Tracheal opening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z930: Tracheostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer
    • Malignant Laryngeal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Kupfer perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kupfer 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. Kupfer. 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:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam
    • Vocal cord augmentation
    • Larynx injection
    • Flexible scope vocal cord
    • Voice box injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
    • 31574: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with injection(s) for augmentation (eg, percutaneous, transoral), unilateral

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Laser Removal of Throat Lesion
    • Flexible Laryngoscopy with Laser Ablation
    • Voice Box Lesion Removal (Laser)
    • Throat Lesion Destruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 31572: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with ablation or destruction of lesion(s) with laser, unilateral

    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:

    • Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
    • Vocal Cord Stripping
    • Epiglottis Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope

    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:

    • Vocal Cord Repositioning Surgery
    • Medialization Laryngoplasty
    • Vocal Cord Paralysis Surgery
    • Voice Box Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31591: Laryngoplasty, medialization, unilateral

    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 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 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:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Endoscopy
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • FEES Test
    • Swallowing Endoscopy
    • Video Swallowing Study
    • Dysphagia Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing 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:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Laryngeal Botox Injection
    • Voice Box Chemodenervation
    • Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed
    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Vagus Nerve Block Injection
    • Vagus Nerve Injection
    • Anesthetic Vagus Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Vagus Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64408: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; vagus nerve

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
    • Rigid Esophagoscopy
    • Throat Scope with Sample
    • Esophagus Examination and Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43191: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Kupfer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kupfer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 745-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kupfer accept in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Dr. Kupfer in Ann Arbor, MI 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kupfer's office located?

    Dr. Robbi Kupfer's Primary Practice

    1500 E Medical Center Dr

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

    (313) 745-3000

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    Dr. Robbi Kupfer's Practice 2

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr

    Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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    Dr. Robbi Kupfer's Practice 3

    19900 Haggerty Rd Ste 100

    Livonia, MI 48152

    (734) 432-7811

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

    Dr. Kupfer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265697825.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kupfer?

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

    What is Dr. Robbi Kupfer's specialty?

    Dr. Kupfer is a Otolaryngologist near Ann Arbor, MI. 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. Kupfer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robbi Kupfer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kupfer is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, MyMichigan Medical Center Sault, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, McLaren Northern Michigan, Ascension St. John Hospital 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 Robbi Kupfer accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Robbi Kupfer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robbi Kupfer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kupfer's office at (313) 745-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robbi Kupfer?

    Please contact Dr. Kupfer's office at (313) 745-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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