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Dr. Ellie Maghami, MD

Dr. Ellie Maghami, MD

Duarte, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Maghami, Otolaryngologist in Duarte, CA?

    Dr. Ellie Maghami, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Duarte, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Maghami completed her residency at University of California, Los Angeles. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, North American Skull base Society, American Board of Otolaryngology, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American Head and Neck Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, and American Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Maghami is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Maghami’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Maghami’s office at (626) 256-4673.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Maghami?

    Dr. Ellie Maghami, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Maghami empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Salivary Gland Tumors, Skull Base Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Duarte/CA community, Dr. Maghami is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Head and Neck Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY

    • Residency: University of California, Los Angeles | University of California, Los Angeles

    • Medical School: Washington Center / School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Maghami board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ellie Maghami, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2004, American Board of Otolaryngology since 2003

    What languages does Dr. Maghami speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Maghami treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Maghami 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. Maghami. 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:

    • Oral Cancer
    • Side of Tongue Cancer
    • Tongue Cancer
    • Mouth Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
    • Oral Cavity Cancer
    • Mouth Malignancy
    • Oral Carcinoma
    • Tongue Carcinoma
    • Lateral Tongue Carcinoma
    • Malignant Tumor on Side of Tongue
    • Cancer on tongue border

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
    • C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
    • C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
    • C021: Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Oral Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
    • Pharyngeal Cancer
    • Tonsil Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer
    • Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
    • Nasopharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Nasopharynx

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
    • C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
    • C119: Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Cancer
    • Parotid Gland Cancer
    • Salivary Gland Tumor
    • Salivary Gland Carcinoma
    • Major Salivary Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
    • C089: Malignant neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Other Salivary Gland Problems
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Salivary Gland Issues
    • Saliva Gland Ailments
    • Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K118: Other diseases of salivary glands

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
    • Cancer
    • Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
    • Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
    • Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Leukoplakia
    • Mouth Disorder
    • White Patches in Mouth', 'Oral Leukoplakia', 'Smoker's Keratosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K1321: Leukoplakia of oral mucosa, including tongue

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Maghami perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Maghami 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. Maghami. 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:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
    • Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;

    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:

    • Tracheostomy Tube Change
    • Trach Tube Replacement
    • Temporary Tracheostomy Tube Change
    • Airway Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 31502: Tracheotomy tube change prior to establishment of fistula tract

    Also known as:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Total Thyroid Removal
    • Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
    • Completion Thyroidectomy
    • Partial Removal of Thyroid Gland
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy
    • Complete thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid gland removal
    • Thyroid surgery
    • Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
    • Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
    • Thyroid Cancer Surgery
    • Remaining Thyroid Removal
    • Second Thyroid Surgery
    • Total Thyroidectomy after Partial
    • Unilateral thyroid lobectomy
    • Thyroid nodule removal
    • Thyroid partial removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
    • 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
    • 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
    • 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid
    • 60210: Partial thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy

    Also known as:

    • Nasopharyngoscopy
    • Nasal Endoscopy
    • Throat Endoscopy
    • Scope of Nose and Throat

    CPT Codes:

    • 92511: Nasopharyngoscopy with endoscope (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Modified Radical Neck Dissection
    • Cervical Lymph Node Removal
    • Neck Lymphadenectomy
    • Neck Dissection Surgery
    • Lymph Node Biopsy Neck

    CPT Codes:

    • 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroid Gland Transplant
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
    • Parathyroid Autograft
    • Parathyroid Tissue Transfer
    • Parathyroid Reimplantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
    • 60512: Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Mouth Vestibule Biopsy
    • Tongue Biopsy
    • Oropharynx Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Cervical Node Removal
    • Oral Vestibule Biopsy
    • Inner Lip Biopsy
    • Mouth Lining Biopsy
    • Oral Biopsy
    • Tongue Tissue Sample
    • Anterior Tongue Biopsy
    • Throat Biopsy
    • Back of Mouth Biopsy
    • Pharyngeal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
    • 40808: Biopsy, vestibule of mouth
    • 41100: Biopsy of tongue; anterior two-thirds
    • 42800: Biopsy; oropharynx

    Also known as:

    • Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
    • Parotidectomy
    • Salivary gland tumor removal
    • Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
    • Lateral parotidectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve

    Also known as:

    • Partial Tongue Removal
    • Partial glossectomy
    • Tongue resection
    • Tongue surgery for cancer
    • Removal of part of tongue

    CPT Codes:

    • 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Does Dr. Maghami accept my insurance?

    Dr. Maghami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 256-4673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Maghami accept in Duarte, CA?

    Dr. Maghami in Duarte, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Maghami's office located?

    Dr. Ellie Maghami's Primary Practice

    1500 Duarte Rd

    Duarte, CA 91010

    (626) 256-4673

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    Dr. Ellie Maghami's Practice 2

    209 Fair Oaks Ave

    South Pasadena, CA 91030

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Surgeons

    Member

    North American Skull base Society

    Member

    American Board of Otolaryngology

    Member

    American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

    Member

    American Head and Neck Society

    Member

    American Society of Clinical Oncology

    Member

    American Association for Cancer Research

    Member

    American Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery

    Member

    Awards

    Faculty of the American College of Surgeons

    ASCO Young Investigator Award

    MSKCC Department of Surgery Chairman's Basic Research Award

    UCLA Blalock Foundation Award

    Paul H. Ward, M.D. Society Award for Outstanding Research Presentatio

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

    Dr. Maghami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033201421.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Maghami?

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

    What is Dr. Ellie Maghami's specialty?

    Dr. Maghami is a Otolaryngologist near Duarte, 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. Maghami to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ellie Maghami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Maghami is affiliated with City of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ellie Maghami accepting new patients in Duarte, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ellie Maghami is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ellie Maghami offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Maghami's office at (626) 256-4673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ellie Maghami?

    Please contact Dr. Maghami's office at (626) 256-4673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ellie Maghami have?

    Dr. Ellie Maghami is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Otolaryngology.

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