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Dr. James Knackstedt, MD

Eugene, OR

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Knackstedt, Otolaryngologist in Eugene, OR?

    Dr. James Knackstedt, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Eugene, OR with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Knackstedt graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Truman Med Ctr-West, General Surgery. Dr. Knackstedt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knackstedt’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knackstedt’s office at (541) 302-1420.

    Where did Dr. Knackstedt go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Truman Med Ctr-West, General Surgery | KCUMB-COMEC/UMKC/Truman Medical Center Lakewood Program

    • Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | University of Nebraska College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Knackstedt board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Knackstedt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Knackstedt speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Knackstedt treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Knackstedt 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. Knackstedt. 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:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic Frontal Sinusitis
    • Recurrent Sinusitis
    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Chronic forehead sinus infection
    • Persistent frontal sinus inflammation
    • Frontal rhinosinusitis
    • Chronic Sinus Infection
    • Repeated Sinusitis
    • Frequent Sinusitis
    • Ethmoid sinus inflammation
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J321: Chronic frontal sinusitis
    • J0181: Other acute recurrent sinusitis
    • J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Sound transmission hearing loss
    • Outer or middle ear hearing loss
    • Temporary hearing loss
    • Combined Hearing Loss
    • Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Type Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
    • H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    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:

    • 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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Outer Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Diffuse External Otitis
    • Generalized Outer Ear Infection
    • Ear Canal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H60313: Diffuse otitis externa, bilateral

    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:

    • Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing in throat
    • Esophageal swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Knackstedt perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Knackstedt 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. Knackstedt. 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:

    • 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:

    • Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
    • Complex Cleaning of Mastoid Cavity
    • Mastoidectomy Debridement
    • Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
    • Mastoid Cleaning
    • Mastoid Debridement
    • Mastoidectomy Site Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)
    • 69222: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, complex (eg, with anesthesia or more than routine cleaning)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (Local Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Myringotomy with Tubes
    • Tympanostomy with Ventilating Tube
    • Ear Drum Incision with Tube Placement
    • Grommet Insertion (Local Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69433: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), local or topical anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Ear Drum Incision with Fluid Drainage or Eustachian Tube Inflation
    • Myringotomy
    • Ear Drum Puncture
    • Eustachian Tube Inflation
    • Ear Fluid Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 69420: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    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)
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
    • Nasal 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
    • 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)

    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 Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Maxillary Sinus Wash
    • Antrum Lavage
    • Maxillary Sinus Irrigation
    • Sinus Puncture and Wash
    • Nasal Sinus Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 31000: Lavage by cannulation; maxillary sinus (antrum puncture or natural ostium)

    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:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    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. Knackstedt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Knackstedt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (541) 302-1420 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Knackstedt accept in Eugene, OR?

    Dr. Knackstedt in Eugene, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Knackstedt's office located?

    Dr. James Knackstedt's Primary Practice

    995 Willagillespie Rd Ste 300C

    Eugene, OR 97401

    (541) 302-1420

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    Dr. James Knackstedt's Practice 2

    1400 Valley River Dr Ste 220

    Eugene, OR 97401

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

    Dr. Knackstedt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235247784.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knackstedt?

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

    What is Dr. James Knackstedt's specialty?

    Dr. Knackstedt is a Otolaryngologist near Eugene, OR. 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. Knackstedt to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Knackstedt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Knackstedt is affiliated with OHSU Hospital - Portland, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center RiverBend 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 James Knackstedt accepting new patients in Eugene, OR?

    Yes, Dr. James Knackstedt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Knackstedt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Knackstedt's office at (541) 302-1420 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Knackstedt?

    Please contact Dr. Knackstedt's office at (541) 302-1420 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Knackstedt have?

    Dr. James Knackstedt is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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