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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shand, Otolaryngologist in Beverly Hills, CA?
Dr. Muhammed Shand is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Beverly Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shand is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shand’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shand’s office at (310) 206-6688.
What languages does Dr. Shand speak?
Dr. Shand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Shand typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shand 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. Shand. 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.
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
- J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Pharynx Disorder
- Larynx Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Throat conditions
- Pharyngeal diseases
- Problems with the pharynx
- Voice box problems
- Laryngeal conditions
- Throat issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- J392: Other diseases of pharynx
- J387: Other diseases of larynx
Also known as:
- Achalasia
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Cardia Achalasia
- Difficulty Swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- K220: Achalasia of cardia
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Shand typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shand 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. Shand. 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.
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
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Larynx injection
- Flexible scope vocal cord
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
- 31574: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with injection(s) for augmentation (eg, percutaneous, transoral), unilateral
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Repositioning Surgery
- Medialization Laryngoplasty
- Vocal Cord Paralysis Surgery
- Voice Box Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31591: Laryngoplasty, medialization, unilateral
Also known as:
- Voice Box Web Repair
- Laryngeal web surgery
- Voice box stent placement
- Airway reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 31580: Laryngoplasty; for laryngeal web, with indwelling keel or stent insertion
Also known as:
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Video Swallowing Study
- Dysphagia Endoscopy
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
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:
- Throat Reconstruction Surgery
- Cricopharyngeal Muscle Cut
- Pharynx Reconstruction
- Plastic Surgery of the Throat
- Throat Repair Surgery
- Cricopharyngeal Myotomy
- Throat Muscle Incision
- Swallowing Muscle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42950: Pharyngoplasty (plastic or reconstructive operation on pharynx)
- 43030: Cricopharyngeal myotomy
Does Dr. Shand accept my insurance?
Dr. Shand 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. Shand accept in Beverly Hills, CA?
Dr. Shand in Beverly Hills, 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shand's office located?
Dr. Muhammed Shand's Primary Practice
9675 Brighton Way Ste 100
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 206-6688
What is Dr. Shand's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669001871.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shand?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shand
What is Dr. Muhammed Shand's specialty?
Dr. Shand is a Otolaryngologist near Beverly Hills, 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. Muhammed Shand affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shand is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health 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 Muhammed Shand accepting new patients in Beverly Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Muhammed Shand is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muhammed Shand offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shand's office at (310) 206-6688 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muhammed Shand?
Please contact Dr. Shand's office at (310) 206-6688 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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