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Who is Dr. Ge, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Norman Ge, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ge completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Ge is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ge’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ge’s office at (949) 307-9248.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ge?
Dr. Norman Ge, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 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. Ge empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery, Otology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Long Beach/CA community, Dr. Ge is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ge go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, General Surgery
Is Dr. Ge board certified as a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Norman Ge, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Ge speak?
Dr. Ge and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Ge treat?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Ge 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. Ge. 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:
- Foreign Body in Left Ear
- Foreign Body in Right Ear
- Foreign Bodies
- Something in left ear
- Left ear foreign object
- Ear foreign body
- Something in right ear
- Right ear foreign object
ICD-10 Codes:
- T162XXA: Foreign body in left ear, initial encounter
- T161XXA: Foreign body in right ear, initial encounter
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:
- Blocked Right Earwax
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted Earwax Right Ear
- Excessive Right Earwax
- Right Earwax Impaction
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Sound transmission hearing loss
- Outer or middle ear hearing loss
- Temporary hearing loss
- Nerve hearing loss
- Inner ear hearing loss
- Permanent hearing loss
- SNHL
ICD-10 Codes:
- H902: Conductive hearing loss, unspecified
- H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
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:
- Outer Ear Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Eustachian Tube Inflammation
- Ear Infection
- Ear Disorder
- External Ear Cholesteatoma
- Skin Growth in Ear
- Keratoma
- Long-term Eustachian Tube Inflammation
- Chronic Salpingitis of Eustachian Tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6040: Cholesteatoma of external ear, unspecified ear
- H68029: Chronic Eustachian salpingitis, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Outer ear abscess
- Outer Ear Cellulitis
- Abscess
- Ear Infection
- Cellulitis
- Boil in the ear
- External ear pus pocket
- Ear canal abscess
- External Ear Cellulitis
- Outer Ear Skin Infection
- Ear Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6000: Abscess of external ear, unspecified ear
- H6010: Cellulitis of external ear, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Persistent laryngitis
- Long-term voice box inflammation
- Chronic hoarseness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J370: Chronic laryngitis
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
Also known as:
- Ringing in Ears
- Tinnitus
- Ear Ringing
- Head Noise
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Head Cold
- Nasal Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does Dr. Ge perform?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Ge 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. Ge. 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:
- 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:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
- Sinus Tissue Excision
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31288: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
- 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Removal of Nasal Turbinate
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Excision
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Spreader Grafting (Nose)
- Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Growth from Outer Ear Canal
- Ear Polyp Removal
- Ear Drum Scar Tissue Removal
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoidectomy and Bone Reconstruction
- Ear Canal Reconstruction
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- External auditory canal lesion excision
- Ear canal tumor removal
- Soft tissue removal ear canal
- Aural Polyp Excision
- Removal of Ear Canal Polyp
- Ear Growth Removal
- Tympanolysis
- Transcanal tympanolysis
- Middle ear scar tissue removal
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Surgery
- Meatoplasty
- External Auditory Canal Repair
- Ear Canal Widening
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Repair without Ossicular Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 69145: Excision soft tissue lesion, external auditory canal
- 69540: Excision aural polyp
- 69450: Tympanolysis, transcanal
- 69642: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69310: Reconstruction of external auditory canal (meatoplasty) (eg, for stenosis due to injury, infection) (separate procedure)
- 69641: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); without ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Foreign Body Removal from Ear Canal (Without General Anesthesia)
- Ear Canal Abscess Drainage
- Ear Canal Foreign Object Removal
- Remove Object from Ear
- Earwax Removal
- External Ear Abscess Incision
- Ear Boil Drainage
- Auditory Canal Abscess Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 69200: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; without general anesthesia
- 69020: Drainage external auditory canal, abscess
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:
- Complex Cleaning of Mastoid Cavity
- Mastoid Debridement
- Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
- Mastoidectomy Site Care
CPT Codes:
- 69222: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, complex (eg, with anesthesia or more than routine cleaning)
Also known as:
- Ear Drum Incision with Fluid Drainage or Eustachian Tube Inflation
- Myringotomy
- Ear Drum Puncture
- Eustachian Tube Inflation
- Ear Fluid Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 69420: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair (Myringoplasty)
- Repair of Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Repair
- Drumhead Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69620: Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and donor area)
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial skin graft
- Hand skin graft
- Neck skin graft
- Genital skin graft
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
- 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
- Skin fat fascia graft
- Composite tissue graft
- Autologous fat graft
- Soft tissue graft
CPT Codes:
- 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Also known as:
- Radical Tonsil Removal
- Tonsillectomy with tissue removal
- Throat tumor removal
- Retromolar trigone resection
CPT Codes:
- 42842: Radical resection of tonsil, tonsillar pillars, and/or retromolar trigone; without closure
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:
- Partial Tongue Removal
- Partial glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Tongue surgery for cancer
- Removal of part of tongue
CPT Codes:
- 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
Also known as:
- Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
- Adult Adenoidectomy
- Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
- Adenoid Gland Excision
CPT Codes:
- 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
- Flexible Esophagoscopy
- Esophagus Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy
- Transoral Esophagoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 43200: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
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:
- Throat Lesion Removal
- Pharyngeal Lesion Excision
- Throat Growth Removal
- Pharynx Lesion Destruction
CPT Codes:
- 42808: Excision or destruction of lesion of pharynx, any method
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Removal of Soft Tissue Tumor (Neck/Chest)
- Neck Tumor Excision
- Chest Wall Tumor Removal
- Soft Tissue Mass Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21556: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm
Also known as:
- Basic Balance Test
- Balance Tests
- Vestibular Evaluation
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Nystagmus Test
CPT Codes:
- 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording
Does Dr. Ge accept my insurance?
Dr. Ge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 307-9248 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ge accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Ge in Long Beach, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ge's office located?
Dr. Norman Ge's Primary Practice
4910 Airport Plaza Dr Ste 100
Long Beach, CA 90815
(949) 307-9248
What is Dr. Ge's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760594170.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ge?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ge
What is Dr. Norman Ge's specialty?
Dr. Ge is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Long Beach, CA. A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Contact Dr. Ge to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Norman Ge affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ge is affiliated with UCI 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 Norman Ge accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Norman Ge is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Norman Ge offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ge's office at (949) 307-9248 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Norman Ge?
Please contact Dr. Ge's office at (949) 307-9248 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Norman Ge have?
Dr. Norman Ge is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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