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Dr. Sai Challapalli, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Challapalli, Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Sai Challapalli, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Challapalli is fluent in English, Chinese, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Challapalli’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Challapalli’s office at (314) 996-3880.

    What languages does Dr. Challapalli speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Challapalli treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Challapalli 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. Challapalli. 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:

    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis
    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Internal Nasal Valve Collapse
    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Collapsed nostril inside
    • Internal nasal airway obstruction
    • Inner nasal collapse
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J348200: Internal nasal valve collapse, unspecified
    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    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:

    • 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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Fungal Infection
    • Fungal Infection
    • Skin fungus
    • Dermatophytosis
    • Tinea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B369: Superficial mycosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Does Dr. Challapalli accept my insurance?

    Dr. Challapalli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 996-3880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Challapalli accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Challapalli in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Challapalli's office located?

    Dr. Sai Challapalli's Primary Practice

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (314) 996-3880

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    Dr. Sai Challapalli's Practice 2

    6431 Fannin St Ste Msb

    Houston, TX 77030

    (713) 486-5000

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    Dr. Sai Challapalli's Practice 3

    1044 N Mason Rd Ste L10

    Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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

    Dr. Challapalli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558852772.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Challapalli?

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

    What is Dr. Sai Challapalli's specialty?

    Dr. Challapalli is a Otolaryngologist near San Francisco, CA. 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. Challapalli to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sai Challapalli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Challapalli is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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 Sai Challapalli accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sai Challapalli is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sai Challapalli offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Challapalli's office at (314) 996-3880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sai Challapalli?

    Please contact Dr. Challapalli's office at (314) 996-3880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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