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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. Dr. Mchugh is fluent in English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch; Flemish, French, German, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Korean, Lao, Persian, Polish, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, Slavic languages, Swedish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mchugh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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; Flemish
English
French
German
Gujarati
Hebrew
Hindi
Korean
Lao
Persian
Polish
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
Slavic languages
Swedish
Tamil
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Mchugh typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
- J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
Also known as:
- Larynx Narrowing
- Pharynx Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Laryngeal stenosis
- Narrowed voice box
- Airway narrowing
- Throat conditions
- Pharyngeal diseases
- Problems with the pharynx
ICD-10 Codes:
- J386: Stenosis of larynx
- J392: Other diseases of pharynx
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:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Mchugh typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Mchugh's office located?
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.
What does an Otolaryngologist do?
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.
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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