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Dr. David Stone, MD

Pleasanton, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stone, Otolaryngologist in Pleasanton, CA?

    Dr. David Stone, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Stone completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, General Surgery. Dr. Stone is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stone’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stone’s office at (925) 463-1070.

    Where did Dr. Stone go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, General Surgery | Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx

    Is Dr. Stone board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Stone, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Stone speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Stone typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Stone 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. Stone. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Outer Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Externa
    • External Ear Infection
    • Swimmer's Ear
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6090: Unspecified otitis externa, unspecified ear
    • H6590: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, 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:

    • Ringing in Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Ear Ringing
    • Head Noise

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Stone typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Stone 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. Stone. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Endoscopy
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Does Dr. Stone accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stone accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 463-1070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stone accept in Pleasanton, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Stone's office located?

    Dr. David Stone's Primary Practice

    5565 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 350

    Pleasanton, CA 94588

    (925) 463-1070

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

    Dr. Stone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770687139.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stone?

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

    What is Dr. David Stone's specialty?

    Dr. Stone is a Otolaryngologist near Pleasanton, CA.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. David Stone affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stone is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital 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

    When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is David Stone accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Stone is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Stone offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stone's office at (925) 463-1070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Stone?

    Please contact Dr. Stone's office at (925) 463-1070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Stone have?

    Dr. David Stone is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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