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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elford, Otolaryngologist in Bethel Park, PA?
Dr. Brian Elford, DO is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Bethel Park, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Elford graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, General Surgery; Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine. Dr. Elford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elford’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elford’s office at (412) 831-7570.
Where did Dr. Elford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, General Surgery; Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine | Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh
Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Elford speak?
Dr. Elford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Elford treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Elford 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. Elford. 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 Pansinusitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Chronic sinus infection
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6521: Chronic serous otitis media, right ear
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
- H6522: Chronic serous otitis media, left ear
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:
- Nasal Polyp
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Polyp in nose
- Nasal growth
- Sinus polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- J339: Nasal polyp, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
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:
- Other Abnormal Hearing Sensations
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Unusual Ear Sounds
- Distorted Hearing
- Auditory Hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- H93293: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
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
What procedures does Dr. Elford perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Elford 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. Elford. 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:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Intranasal lesion excision
- Nasal growth removal
- Laser treatment for nasal lesion
- Nose polyp removal
- Inferior turbinate ablation
- Nasal passage opening surgery
- Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
- 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
Also known as:
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Maxillary Sinus Dilation
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Transnasal Sinus Dilation
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Nasal Valve Collapse Repair (Radiofrequency)
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Spreader Grafting (Nose)
- Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Nasal Valve Remodeling
- Nasal Airway Obstruction Repair
- Nose Valve Collapse Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
- 30469: Repair of nasal valve collapse with low energy, temperature-controlled (ie, radiofrequency) subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Nasal Nerve Ablation (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Nasal Nerve Destruction
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Nasal Nerves
- Nasal Endoscopy with Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
- 31242: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with destruction by radiofrequency ablation, posterior nasal nerve
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
- Frontal and Sphenoid Sinus Dilation
- Endoscopy
- FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Ostia Enlargement
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy
- 31298: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal and sphenoid sinus ostia
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:
- Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
- Voice box biopsy
- Throat biopsy with scope
- Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; 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:
- 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 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Inner Ear Drug Infusion
- Labyrinthotomy with Drug Perfusion', 'Transcanal Inner Ear Treatment', 'Meniere's Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 69801: Labyrinthotomy, with perfusion of vestibuloactive drug(s), transcanal
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:
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Dilation
- Nasal Endoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
- Ear Tube Widening
CPT Codes:
- 69706: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); bilateral
Also known as:
- Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
- Mastoidectomy Debridement
- Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
- Mastoid Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Pure Tone Hearing Test (Air Conduction)
- Speech Hearing Test
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
- Audiometry Air Conduction
- Basic Hearing Test
- Threshold Audiometry
- Speech Audiometry
- Hearing Test with Speech
- Speech Discrimination Test
CPT Codes:
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
- 92552: Pure tone audiometry (threshold); air only
- 92556: Speech audiometry threshold; with speech recognition
Also known as:
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
CPT Codes:
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
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:
- 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:
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Tonsil and adenoid removal
- T&A surgery
- Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; 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:
- Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Lateral parotidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Nasal Septum Cartilage Graft
- Nose Cartilage Graft
- Septal Cartilage Repair
- Nasal Reconstruction with Cartilage
CPT Codes:
- 20912: Cartilage graft; nasal septum
Also known as:
- Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
- Nasal Bone Reduction
- Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
- Nose Fracture Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Cervical Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Neck Vertebrae Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
Does Dr. Elford accept my insurance?
Dr. Elford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 831-7570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elford accept in Bethel Park, PA?
Dr. Elford in Bethel Park, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Elford's office located?
Dr. Brian Elford's Primary Practice
2000 Oxford Dr Ste 201
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 831-7570
What is Dr. Elford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558470492.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elford
What is Dr. Brian Elford's specialty?
Dr. Elford is a Otolaryngologist near Bethel Park, PA. 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. Elford to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Elford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elford is affiliated with St. Clair Hospital, UPMC Washington 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 Brian Elford accepting new patients in Bethel Park, PA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Elford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Elford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elford's office at (412) 831-7570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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