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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Vijay Patel, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Patel is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (858) 309-7701.
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6593: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
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:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Having Ear Tubes
- Tympanostomy tubes
- Grommets
- Ventilation tubes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9622: Myringotomy tube(s) status
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Other Eustachian Tube Problems
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Ear Tube Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
Also known as:
- Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis
- Tonsillitis
- Repeated tonsil infection
- Recurring tonsillitis
- Chronic tonsillitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0391: Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tongue-Tie
- Birth Defects
- Tongue Disorder
- Ankyloglossia
- Short Lingual Frenulum
- Tied Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q381: Ankyloglossia
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Missing Organ
- Loss of an organ
- Organ removal
- Absence of an organ
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9089: Acquired absence of other organs
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
What procedures does Dr. Patel perform?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- 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:
- Adenoid Removal for Children
- Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
- Pediatric Adenoidectomy
- Adenoid Surgery for Kids
- Removal of Adenoids
- Adult Adenoidectomy
- Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
- Adenoid Gland Excision
CPT Codes:
- 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
- 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over
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:
- Frenum Revision Surgery (Tongue or Lip Tie)
- Removal of Mouth Lesion with Complex Repair
- Frenectomy
- Z-plasty frenum
- Tongue tie surgery
- Lip tie revision
- Oral Mucosa Lesion Excision
- Mouth Vestibule Lesion Removal
- Complex Mouth Repair
CPT Codes:
- 41520: Frenoplasty (surgical revision of frenum, eg, with Z-plasty)
- 40814: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; with complex repair
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 Removal for Children Under 12
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Child Tonsil Surgery
- Tonsillectomy for Kids
CPT Codes:
- 42825: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Removal of Branchial Cleft Cyst
- Branchial Cleft Excision
- Branchial Arch Anomaly Removal
- Neck Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42815: Excision branchial cleft cyst, vestige, or fistula, extending beneath subcutaneous tissues and/or into pharynx
Also known as:
- Removal of Branchial Cleft Cyst
- Branchial Cyst Excision
- Neck Cyst Surgery
- Congenital Neck Lump Removal
- Branchial Vestige Removal
CPT Codes:
- 42810: Excision branchial cleft cyst or vestige, confined to skin and subcutaneous tissues
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
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
- Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Concha Bullosa Resection
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
- 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
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:
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
- Voice Box Exam
- Larynx Scope
- Tracheoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
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:
- 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:
- Ear Foreign Body Removal (with General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Foreign Object Removal from Ear
- Ear Canal Cleaning under Anesthesia
- General Anesthesia for Ear Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 69205: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; with general anesthesia
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:
- 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:
- Neurovascular Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction
- Pedicle Flap Transfer
- Microsurgical Flap
CPT Codes:
- 15750: Flap; neurovascular pedicle
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 309-7701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Patel in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508250747.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Vijay Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near San Diego, CA. A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vijay Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 Vijay Patel accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijay Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (858) 309-7701 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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