28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Koempel, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Jeffrey Koempel, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Koempel graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology. Dr. Koempel is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koempel’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koempel’s office at (323) 361-2145.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Koempel?
Dr. Jeffrey Koempel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Koempel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Tonsil/Adenoid Disorders, Tracheal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Koempel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Koempel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Georgetown University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Koempel board certified as a Pediatric Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Koempel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Koempel speak?
Dr. Koempel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Koempel treat?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Koempel 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. Koempel. 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:
- Other Eustachian Tube Problems
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Ear Tube Issues
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Ear Tube Issue
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6980: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
- H6990: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Earache
- Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
- Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
- Long-term Ear Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6590: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
- H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Specified Lung Disorder
- Other Breathing Conditions
- Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
- Specific Lung Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J988: Other specified respiratory disorders
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax
- Excessive Earwax
- Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6120: Impacted cerumen, unspecified 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:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
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:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
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:
- Mouth Breathing
- Breathing Problems
- Oral breathing
- Breathing through mouth
- Chronic mouth breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R065: Mouth breathing
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:
- Implanted Device Management
- Implant adjustment
- Device follow-up
- Managing medical implants
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4589: Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted devices
Also known as:
- Tongue-Tie
- Birth Defects
- Tongue Disorder
- Ankyloglossia
- Short Lingual Frenulum
- Tied Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q381: Ankyloglossia
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
What procedures does Dr. Koempel perform?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Koempel 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. Koempel. 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
- Pediatric Adenoidectomy
- Adenoid Surgery for Kids
- Removal of Adenoids
CPT Codes:
- 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
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
- Removal of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
- Branchial Cyst Excision
- Neck Cyst Surgery
- Congenital Neck Lump Removal
- Branchial Vestige Removal
- Thyroglossal Cyst Excision
- Thyroglossal Duct Sinus Removal
CPT Codes:
- 42810: Excision branchial cleft cyst or vestige, confined to skin and subcutaneous tissues
- 60280: Excision of thyroglossal duct cyst or sinus;
Also known as:
- Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
- Frenum Revision Surgery (Tongue or Lip Tie)
- Lingual Frenectomy
- Frenotomy
- Tongue-Tie Surgery
- Frenectomy
- Z-plasty frenum
- Tongue tie surgery
- Lip tie revision
CPT Codes:
- 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)
- 41520: Frenoplasty (surgical revision of frenum, eg, with Z-plasty)
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:
- 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:
- 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 Tube Removal (Under Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Myringotomy Tube Removal
- Grommet Removal
- Ventilation Tube Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 69424: Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Ear Drum Incision with Fluid Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Myringotomy with Aspiration
- Ear Tube Insertion (Myringotomy)
- Eustachian Tube Inflation
CPT Codes:
- 69421: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation requiring general anesthesia
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:
- 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:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
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:
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
CPT Codes:
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
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:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Binocular Microscopy Exam
- Microscopic Examination
- Stereomicroscopy
- Diagnostic Microscopy
CPT Codes:
- 92504: Binocular microscopy (separate diagnostic procedure)
Also known as:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Neck Lump Removal
- Chest Wall Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Does Dr. Koempel accept my insurance?
Dr. Koempel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 361-2145 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koempel accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Koempel in Los Angeles, 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
Alliant Techsystems
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthSmart
Medicaid
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Where is Dr. Koempel's office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Koempel's Primary Practice
4650 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-2145
What is Dr. Koempel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koempel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811099633.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koempel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koempel
What is Dr. Jeffrey Koempel's specialty?
Dr. Koempel is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Los Angeles, 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. Koempel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Koempel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Koempel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Jeffrey Koempel accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Koempel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Koempel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koempel's office at (323) 361-2145 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Koempel?
Please contact Dr. Koempel's office at (323) 361-2145 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Koempel have?
Dr. Jeffrey Koempel is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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