Who is Dr. Kaul, Otologist & Neurotologist in Houston, TX?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kaul?
Dr. Vivian Kaul, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otologist & Neurotologist 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. Kaul empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannoma, Cholesteatoma, Cochlear Implants, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, Meniere's Disease, Otology & Neuro-Otology, Otosclerosis/Stapedectomy, Vertigo/Balance Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston, TX community, Dr. Kaul is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Kaul speak?
Dr. Kaul and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Mandarin
What conditions does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Kaul typically treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Kaul 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. Kaul. 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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
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:
- Perforated Eardrum
- Ear Disorder
- Ruptured eardrum
- Hole in eardrum
- Tympanic membrane tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7291: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear
What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Kaul typically perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Kaul 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. Kaul. 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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Surgery
- PORP/TORP Placement
- Hearing Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69633: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction and synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular replacement prosthesis [PORP], total ossicular replacement prosthesis [TORP])
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Does Dr. Kaul accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaul accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 486-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaul accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Kaul in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kaul's office located?
Dr. Vivian Kaul's Primary Practice
6400 Fannin St Ste 2700
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 486-5000
What hospitals are Dr. Kaul affiliated with?
Dr. Kaul has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kaul's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215381066.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaul?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaul