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Dr. Neeraja Konuthula, MD

Worcester, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Konuthula, Otolaryngologist in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. Neeraja Konuthula, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA. Dr. Konuthula is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Konuthula’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Konuthula’s office at (305) 689-7272.

    What languages does Dr. Konuthula speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Konuthula typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Konuthula 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. Konuthula. 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:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Other Salivary Gland Problems
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Salivary Gland Issues
    • Saliva Gland Ailments
    • Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
    • K119: Disease of salivary gland, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Loss of Voice
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Aphonia
    • Inability to speak
    • Vocal loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • R491: Aphonia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Pharynx Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Throat conditions
    • Pharyngeal diseases
    • Problems with the pharynx

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J392: Other diseases of pharynx

    Also known as:

    • Other Tongue Disorder
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Tongue Problems
    • Tongue Ailments
    • Unspecified Tongue Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K148: Other diseases of tongue

    Also known as:

    • Oral Cancer
    • Tongue Cancer
    • Mouth Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Konuthula typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Konuthula 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. Konuthula. 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:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Voice Prosthetic Fitting
    • Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
    • Voice Device Assessment
    • Artificial Voice Fitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Konuthula accept my insurance?

    Dr. Konuthula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 689-7272 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Konuthula accept in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. Konuthula in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UMass Memorial Health Care

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Konuthula's office located?

    Dr. Neeraja Konuthula's Primary Practice

    55 Lake Ave N

    Worcester, MA 01655

    (305) 689-7272

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

    Dr. Konuthula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407387368.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Konuthula?

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

    What is Dr. Neeraja Konuthula's specialty?

    Dr. Konuthula is a Otolaryngologist near Worcester, MA.

    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. Neeraja Konuthula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Konuthula is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Emerson Health, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, Ma 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

    When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Otolaryngologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Neeraja Konuthula accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Neeraja Konuthula is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Neeraja Konuthula offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Konuthula's office at (305) 689-7272 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Neeraja Konuthula?

    Please contact Dr. Konuthula's office at (305) 689-7272 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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