Dr. Robson Capasso, MD
Redwood City, CA
24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Capasso, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Robson Capasso, MD is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Capasso is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Capasso’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Capasso’s office at (786) 266-1831.
Where did Dr. Capasso go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Federal University of Parana Center of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Capasso board certified as a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Robson Capasso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Capasso speak?
Dr. Capasso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Capasso treat?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, Dr. Capasso 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. Capasso. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
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:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis
- Tonsillitis
- Repeated tonsil infection
- Recurring tonsillitis
- Chronic tonsillitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0391: Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
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:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
What procedures does Dr. Capasso perform?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, Dr. Capasso 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. Capasso. 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 here.
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:
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
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:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
- Inferior turbinate ablation
- Nasal passage opening surgery
- Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
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:
- Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
- DISE Procedure
- Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
- Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
- Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea
CPT Codes:
- 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic
Also known as:
- Throat Reconstruction Surgery
- Soft Palate and Throat Reconstruction
- Pharynx Reconstruction
- Plastic Surgery of the Throat
- Throat Repair Surgery
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
- Throat Widening Surgery
- Snoring Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42950: Pharyngoplasty (plastic or reconstructive operation on pharynx)
- 42145: Palatopharyngoplasty (eg, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, uvulopharyngoplasty)
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
- Tonsil Removal
- Adult Tonsillectomy
- Throat Surgery for Tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Inspire Device Implantation
- Sleep Apnea Neurostimulator
- Tongue Nerve Stimulator
CPT Codes:
- 64582: Open implantation of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator array, pulse generator, and distal respiratory sensor electrode or electrode array
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
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;
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
Does Dr. Capasso accept my insurance?
Dr. Capasso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 266-1831 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Capasso accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Capasso in Redwood City, 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Capasso's office located?
Dr. Robson Capasso's Primary Practice
450 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063
(786) 266-1831
Recognitions
Publications
Tracheostomy as treatment for adult obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-alysis.
Laryngoscope, 2014
Snoring exclusively during sal breathing: a newly described respiratory pattern during sleep
SLEEP AND BREATHING, 2014
Uttended sleep studies in Pediatric OSA: A systematic review and meta-alysis
The Laryngoscope
Magement of obstructive sleep apnea in adults.
Anls of interl medicine, 2014
Reviewing the Systematic Reviews in OSA Surgery
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 2013
Comprehensive review of surgeries for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
BRAZILIAN JOURL OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, 2013
Improved sleep MRI at 3 tesla in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Jourl of magnetic resonce imaging, 2013
Phase of sal cycle during sleep tends to be associated with sleep stage
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2013
Surgical Therapy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review
NEUROTHERAPEUTICS, 2012
The effect of continuous positive airway pressure on middle ear pressure
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2012
Sleep medicine clinical and surgical training during otolaryngology residency
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official jourl of American Aca, 2011
Caregiver Reports of Sleep Problems in Non-Hispanic White, Hispanic
JOURL OF CLINICAL SLEEP MEDICINE, 2010
Endoscopic resection of inverted papilloma: University of Miami experience
AMERICAN JOURL OF RHINOLOGY, 2003
What is Dr. Capasso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Capasso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265635452.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Capasso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Capasso
What is Dr. Robson Capasso's specialty?
Dr. Capasso is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist near Redwood City, CA. An otolaryngologist specializing in sleep medicine is board-certified in the subspecialty and focuses on the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, and management of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. They provide care to patients of all ages, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Conditions treated by sleep specialists include sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders, among others. Contact Dr. Capasso to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robson Capasso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Capasso 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 Robson Capasso accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robson Capasso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robson Capasso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Capasso's office at (786) 266-1831 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robson Capasso?
Please contact Dr. Capasso's office at (786) 266-1831 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robson Capasso have?
Dr. Robson Capasso is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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