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Dr. Kirsten Meenan, MD
Charleston, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meenan, Otolaryngologist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Kirsten Meenan, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Meenan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meenan’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meenan’s office at (310) 206-6688.
What languages does Dr. Meenan speak?
Dr. Meenan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Meenan treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Meenan 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. Meenan. 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:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
- Voice Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Voice problems
- Vocal fold issues
- Throat conditions
- Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
- Paralyzed vocal cord
- Single vocal cord paralysis
- Laryngeal polyp
- Vocal fold polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
- J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
- J381: Polyp of vocal cord and larynx
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
- Swallowing problems
- Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing in throat
- Esophageal swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
- R1319: Other dysphagia
- R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase
Also known as:
- Larynx Narrowing
- Larynx Disorder
- Laryngeal Spasm
- Pharynx Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Laryngeal stenosis
- Narrowed voice box
- Airway narrowing
- Voice box problems
- Laryngeal conditions
- Throat issues
- Vocal cord spasm
- Throat spasm
- Laryngospasm
- Throat conditions
- Pharyngeal diseases
- Problems with the pharynx
ICD-10 Codes:
- J386: Stenosis of larynx
- J387: Other diseases of larynx
- J385: Laryngeal spasm
- J392: Other diseases of pharynx
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Having a Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach tube
- Tracheotomy
- Tracheal opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z930: Tracheostomy status
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:
- Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
- Bronchial Disorder
- Upper airway disease
- Nose and throat conditions
- Upper respiratory illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract
Also known as:
- Foreign Body Sensation in Throat
- Sore Throat
- Feeling something in throat
- Throat foreign body
- Globus sensation
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R09A2: Foreign body sensation, throat
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Chronic Laryngotracheitis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Persistent inflammation of larynx and trachea
- Long-term voice box and windpipe inflammation
- Chronic throat and windpipe inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J371: Chronic laryngotracheitis
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
What procedures does Dr. Meenan perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Meenan 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. Meenan. 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:
- 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
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Larynx injection
- Flexible scope vocal cord
- Voice box injection
- Voice Box Exam with Biopsy
- Flexible Laryngoscopy and Tissue Sample
- Laryngeal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
- 31574: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with injection(s) for augmentation (eg, percutaneous, transoral), unilateral
- 31576: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with biopsy(ies)
Also known as:
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Dilation or Fracture Repair
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
- Tracheal Dilation Bronchoscopy
- Bronchial Fracture Reduction
- Airway Widening Bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
- 31630: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with tracheal/bronchial dilation or closed reduction of fracture
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:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
- Arytenoidectomy
- Voice Box Surgery
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
- 31561: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with arytenoidectomy; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Tracheostomy Tube Change
- Simple Tracheostomy Site Revision
- Trach Tube Replacement
- Temporary Tracheostomy Tube Change
- Airway Tube Exchange
- Tracheostomy Opening Repair
- Tracheostoma Adjustment
- Trach Site Revision
CPT Codes:
- 31502: Tracheotomy tube change prior to establishment of fistula tract
- 31613: Tracheostoma revision; simple, without flap rotation
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection
- Therapeutic Laryngoscopy
- Vocal Cord Augmentation
- Voice Box Injection
CPT Codes:
- 31570: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic;
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:
- Vocal Cord Lesion Removal and Reconstruction
- Vocal Cord Repositioning Surgery
- Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Surgery
- Vocal Cord Polyp Removal
- Voice Box Lesion Repair
- Medialization Laryngoplasty
- Vocal Cord Paralysis Surgery
- Voice Box Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31545: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal of non-neoplastic lesion(s) of vocal cord; reconstruction with local tissue flap(s)
- 31591: Laryngoplasty, medialization, unilateral
Also known as:
- Voice Box Examination and Widening
- Direct laryngoscopy with dilation
- Larynx scope with widening
- Tracheoscopy with dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31528: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, initial
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:
- Voice Box and Windpipe Widening
- Laryngoscopy with Dilation
- Tracheoscopy with Dilation
- Airway Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31529: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, subsequent
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:
- Laser Removal of Throat Lesion
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Laser Ablation
- Voice Box Lesion Removal (Laser)
- Throat Lesion Destruction
CPT Codes:
- 31572: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with ablation or destruction of lesion(s) with laser, unilateral
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Tumor Removal
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Airway Tumor Destruction
- Bronchial Stenosis Relief
- Laser Therapy for Airway Blockage
CPT Codes:
- 31641: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with destruction of tumor or relief of stenosis by any method other than excision (eg, laser therapy, cryotherapy)
Also known as:
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Vocal cord injection
- Laryngeal injection
- Voice box injection
- Therapeutic laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31573: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with therapeutic injection(s) (eg, chemodenervation agent or corticosteroid, injected percutaneous, transoral, or via endoscope channel), unilateral
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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Endoscopy
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- FEES Test
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Video Swallowing Study
- Dysphagia Endoscopy
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
- 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
Also known as:
- Laryngeal Function Study
- Voice box function test
- Aerodynamic voice testing
- Acoustic voice analysis
- Vocal cord function test
CPT Codes:
- 92520: Laryngeal function studies (ie, aerodynamic testing and acoustic testing)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Video Endoscopy for Swallowing
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92613: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording; interpretation and report only
Also known as:
- Voice Prosthetic Fitting
- Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
- Voice Device Assessment
- Artificial Voice Fitting
CPT Codes:
- 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
- Esophagus Widening with Balloon
- Flexible Esophagoscopy
- Esophagus Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy
- Transoral Esophagoscopy
- Esophageal balloon dilation
- Flexible esophagoscopy with dilation
- Stretched esophagus procedure
CPT Codes:
- 43200: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43214: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of esophagus with balloon (30 mm diameter or larger) (includes fluoroscopic guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Esophagus Dilation with Balloon (Rigid Scope)
- Esophageal Stricture Dilation
- Throat Narrowing Treatment
- Rigid Esophagoscopy with Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 43195: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; with balloon dilation (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Throat Reconstruction Surgery
- Pharynx Reconstruction
- Plastic Surgery of the Throat
- Throat Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42950: Pharyngoplasty (plastic or reconstructive operation on pharynx)
Also known as:
- Esophagus Pouch Removal and Muscle Cut
- Zenker's diverticulum surgery
- Hypopharyngeal diverticulectomy
- Cricopharyngeal myotomy
- Rigid esophagoscopy with diverticulectomy
CPT Codes:
- 43180: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral with diverticulectomy of hypopharynx or cervical esophagus (eg, Zenker's diverticulum), with cricopharyngeal myotomy, includes use of telescope or operating microscope and repair, when performed
Also known as:
- Vagus Nerve Block Injection
- Vagus Nerve Injection
- Anesthetic Vagus Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Vagus Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64408: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; vagus nerve
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
- Laryngeal Botox Injection
- Voice Box Chemodenervation
- Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
- Botox for Salivary Glands
- Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
- Parotid Gland Nerve Block
- Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral
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)
Does Dr. Meenan accept my insurance?
Dr. Meenan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-6688 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meenan accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Meenan in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Marine Engineers Benefits Association
Medicare
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Meenan's office located?
What is Dr. Meenan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meenan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558892794.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meenan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meenan
What is Dr. Kirsten Meenan's specialty?
Dr. Meenan is a Otolaryngologist near Charleston, SC. 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. Meenan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kirsten Meenan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meenan is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, MUSC Health - Orangeburg, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center 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 Kirsten Meenan accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Kirsten Meenan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kirsten Meenan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meenan's office at (310) 206-6688 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kirsten Meenan?
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