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Dr. Omid Moshtaghi, MD

La Mesa, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Moshtaghi, Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Omid Moshtaghi, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Moshtaghi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Moshtaghi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Moshtaghi’s office at (619) 464-3353.

    What languages does Dr. Moshtaghi speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Moshtaghi treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Moshtaghi 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. Moshtaghi. 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:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Combined Hearing Loss
    • Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Type Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, 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:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Blocked Right Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax
    • Impacted Earwax Right Ear
    • Excessive Right Earwax
    • Right Earwax Impaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear

    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:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Rhinosinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J328: Other chronic sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Headache
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Unusual headache
    • Rare headache syndrome
    • Atypical headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4489: Other headache syndrome

    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:

    • Non-Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Vasomotor rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Non-allergic nasal inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J300: Vasomotor rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • BPPV
    • Positional vertigo
    • Inner ear dizziness
    • Crystal ear problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H8113: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Moshtaghi perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Moshtaghi 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. Moshtaghi. 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:

    • Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Nasal Valve Collapse Repair (Radiofrequency)
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
    • Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
    • Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
    • Radiofrequency Nasal Valve Remodeling
    • Nasal Airway Obstruction Repair
    • Nose Valve Collapse Treatment
    • Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
    • Spreader Grafting (Nose)
    • Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
    • 30469: Repair of nasal valve collapse with low energy, temperature-controlled (ie, radiofrequency) subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling
    • 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
    • Intranasal lesion excision
    • Nasal growth removal
    • Laser treatment for nasal lesion
    • Nose polyp removal
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery
    • Inferior turbinate ablation
    • Nasal passage opening surgery
    • Radiofrequency turbinate reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
    • 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Concha Bullosa Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Maxillary Sinus Dilation
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Sinus Surgery (Sphenoidotomy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Balloon Sinus Dilation
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Transnasal Sinus Dilation
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
    • 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;
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31287: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy;

    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:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
    • Frontal and Sphenoid Sinus Dilation
    • Endoscopy
    • FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Balloon Sinus Dilation
    • Sinus Ostia Enlargement
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy
    • 31298: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal and sphenoid sinus ostia

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Growth from Outer Ear Canal
    • Eardrum Repair Surgery
    • Ear Polyp Removal
    • Ear Drum Scar Tissue Removal
    • External auditory canal lesion excision
    • Ear canal tumor removal
    • Soft tissue removal ear canal
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Middle Ear Repair
    • Eardrum Reconstruction
    • Aural Polyp Excision
    • Removal of Ear Canal Polyp
    • Ear Growth Removal
    • Tympanolysis
    • Transcanal tympanolysis
    • Middle ear scar tissue removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 69145: Excision soft tissue lesion, external auditory canal
    • 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69540: Excision aural polyp
    • 69450: Tympanolysis, transcanal

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Dilation
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
    • Ear Tube Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 69706: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
    • Nasopharyngoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
    • Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty
    • Ear Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 69705: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
    • Tympanometry
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Hearing Tests for Children
    • Full Audiometry Test
    • Speech Recognition Test
    • Hearing Threshold Evaluation
    • Impedance Audiometry
    • Middle Ear Test
    • Ear Pressure Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
    • 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Binocular Microscopy Exam
    • Microscopic Examination
    • Stereomicroscopy
    • Diagnostic Microscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92504: Binocular microscopy (separate diagnostic procedure)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Facial Bone Removal (Infection)
    • Facial Bone Excision
    • Osteomyelitis Facial Bone Surgery
    • Bone Abscess Removal Face
    • Craniofacial Bone Resection

    CPT Codes:

    • 21026: Excision of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone abscess); facial bone(s)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
    • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound

    CPT Codes:

    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    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:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    Does Dr. Moshtaghi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Moshtaghi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 464-3353 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Moshtaghi accept in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Moshtaghi in La Mesa, 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

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Moshtaghi's office located?

    Dr. Omid Moshtaghi's Primary Practice

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 101 Bldg 3

    La Mesa, CA 91942

    (619) 464-3353

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    Dr. Omid Moshtaghi's Practice 2

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

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    Dr. Omid Moshtaghi's Practice 3

    9300 Campus Point Dr

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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

    Dr. Moshtaghi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730675927.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Moshtaghi?

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

    What is Dr. Omid Moshtaghi's specialty?

    Dr. Moshtaghi is a Otolaryngologist near La Mesa, 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. Moshtaghi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Omid Moshtaghi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Moshtaghi is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health 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 Omid Moshtaghi accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Omid Moshtaghi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Omid Moshtaghi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Moshtaghi's office at (619) 464-3353 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Omid Moshtaghi?

    Please contact Dr. Moshtaghi's office at (619) 464-3353 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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