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Dr. Richard Mchugh, MD, PHD

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mchugh, Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Richard Mchugh, MD, PHD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mchugh is fluent in English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Flemish, French, German, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Korean, Lao, Moldavian, Moldovan, Persian, Polish, Romanian, Slavic languages, Swedish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mchugh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mchugh’s office at (800) 822-8816.

    What languages does Dr. Mchugh speak?

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

    • Afrikaans

    • Arabic

    • Chinese

    • Czech

    • Danish

    • Dutch

    • English

    • Flemish

    • French

    • German

    • Gujarati

    • Hebrew

    • Hindi

    • Korean

    • Lao

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Persian

    • Polish

    • Romanian

    • Slavic languages

    • Swedish

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Mchugh treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Mchugh 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. Mchugh. 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
    • Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • 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
    • Laryngeal paralysis
    • Voice box paralysis
    • Vocal cord immobility
    • Paralyzed vocal cords
    • Vocal fold paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
    • J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
    • J3802: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
    • J3800: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Larynx Disorder
    • Pharynx Disorder
    • Larynx Swelling
    • Throat Disorder
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing
    • Voice box problems
    • Laryngeal conditions
    • Throat issues
    • Throat conditions
    • Pharyngeal diseases
    • Problems with the pharynx
    • Swollen voice box
    • Laryngeal edema
    • Throat swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J386: Stenosis of larynx
    • J387: Other diseases of larynx
    • J392: Other diseases of pharynx
    • J384: Edema of larynx

    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

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    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

    Also known as:

    • History of larynx cancer
    • Head and Neck Cancer
    • Past laryngeal cancer
    • Larynx cancer survivor
    • Previous throat cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8521: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of larynx

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z930: Tracheostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Glottic Cancer
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C320: Malignant neoplasm of glottis

    What procedures does Dr. Mchugh perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Mchugh 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. Mchugh. 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 Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam
    • Voice Box Exam with Biopsy
    • Flexible Laryngoscopy and Tissue Sample
    • Laryngeal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
    • 31576: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with biopsy(ies)

    Also known as:

    • Vocal Cord Injection
    • Larynx Injection
    • Indirect Laryngoscopy with Injection
    • Voice Box Injection
    • Vocal Fold Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31513: Laryngoscopy, indirect; with vocal cord injection

    Also known as:

    • Vocal Cord Injection
    • Therapeutic Laryngoscopy
    • Vocal Cord Augmentation
    • Voice Box Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31570: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic;

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
    • 31540: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis;

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
    • Laryngeal Botox Injection
    • Voice Box Chemodenervation
    • Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Does Dr. Mchugh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mchugh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 822-8816 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mchugh accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Mchugh in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • First Medical Health Plan

    • HealthComp

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Mchugh's office located?

    Dr. Richard Mchugh's Primary Practice

    2000 6th Ave S

    Birmingham, AL 35233

    (800) 822-8816

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    Dr. Richard Mchugh's Practice 2

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 503

    Nashville, TN 37205

    (615) 222-6099

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    Dr. Richard Mchugh's Practice 3

    7300 Wyndham Dr

    Sacramento, CA 95823

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

    Dr. Mchugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063690311.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mchugh?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Mchugh's specialty?

    Dr. Mchugh is a Otolaryngologist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Mchugh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Mchugh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mchugh is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center 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 Richard Mchugh accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Mchugh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Mchugh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mchugh's office at (800) 822-8816 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Mchugh?

    Please contact Dr. Mchugh's office at (800) 822-8816 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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