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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghiam, Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Michael Ghiam, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ghiam is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghiam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghiam’s office at (818) 625-8729.
What languages does Dr. Ghiam speak?
Dr. Ghiam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Ghiam typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Ghiam 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. Ghiam. 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:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve hearing loss
- Inner ear hearing loss
- Permanent hearing loss
- SNHL
ICD-10 Codes:
- H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Ghiam typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Ghiam 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. Ghiam. 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:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Ghiam accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghiam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 625-8729 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghiam accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ghiam in Los Angeles, 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
Apex Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ghiam's office located?
Dr. Michael Ghiam's Primary Practice
2080 Century Park E Ste 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(818) 625-8729
What is Dr. Ghiam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghiam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740711944.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghiam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghiam
What is Dr. Michael Ghiam's specialty?
Dr. Ghiam is a Otolaryngologist near Los Angeles, 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. Michael Ghiam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghiam is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Ronald Reagan Ucla 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 Michael Ghiam accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Ghiam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Ghiam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghiam's office at (818) 625-8729 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Ghiam?
Please contact Dr. Ghiam's office at (818) 625-8729 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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