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Who is Dr. Brigger, Otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Matthew Brigger, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Brigger completed his residency at Nat'L Capital Consortium, Otolaryngology. Dr. Brigger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brigger’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. Brigger’s office at (858) 309-7701.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Brigger?
Dr. Matthew Brigger, 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. Brigger empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Brigger is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Brigger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nat'L Capital Consortium, Otolaryngology
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh
Is Dr. Brigger board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Brigger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Brigger speak?
Dr. Brigger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brigger treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Brigger 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. Brigger. 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:
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
- H6593: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Tongue-Tie
- Laryngomalacia at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tongue Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Ankyloglossia
- Short Lingual Frenulum
- Tied Tongue
- Floppy Larynx (Congenital)
- Soft Voice Box Cartilage
- Congenital Laryngomalacia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q381: Ankyloglossia
- Q315: Congenital laryngomalacia
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
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:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Having Ear Tubes
- Tympanostomy tubes
- Grommets
- Ventilation tubes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9622: Myringotomy tube(s) status
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:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Nose Injury
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal Trauma
- Broken Nose
- Nose Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0992XA: Unspecified injury of nose, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Newborn Difficulty Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Baby trouble nursing
- Neonatal feeding issues at breast
- Infant breastfeeding problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- P925: Neonatal difficulty in feeding at breast
Also known as:
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Right Ear Discharge
- Ear Disorder
- Right Otorrhea
- Leaking Right Ear
- Right Ear Drainage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9211: Otorrhea, right ear
What procedures does Dr. Brigger perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Brigger 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. Brigger. 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:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
- Voice Box Exam
- Larynx Scope
- Tracheoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
- Direct laryngoscopy with injection
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Voice Box Reshaping for Narrowing (Children)
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
- Laryngeal stenosis repair
- Voice box reconstruction child
- Airway narrowing surgery child
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
- 31551: Laryngoplasty; for laryngeal stenosis, with graft, without indwelling stent placement, younger than 12 years of age
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Dilation or Fracture Repair
- Bronchoscopy with Foreign Body Removal
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
- Tracheal Dilation Bronchoscopy
- Bronchial Fracture Reduction
- Airway Widening Bronchoscopy
- Lung Scope to Remove Object
- Airway Foreign Body Extraction
- Flexible Bronchoscopy for Object
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
- 31630: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with tracheal/bronchial dilation or closed reduction of fracture
- 31635: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with removal of foreign body
Also known as:
- Voice Box and Windpipe Widening
- Laryngoscopy with Dilation
- Tracheoscopy with Dilation
- Airway Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31529: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, subsequent
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:
- Simple Tracheostomy Site Revision
- Complex Tracheostomy Opening Revision
- Tracheostomy Opening Repair
- Tracheostoma Adjustment
- Trach Site Revision
- Tracheostoma Repair
- Tracheostomy Flap Revision
- Stoma Revision Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31613: Tracheostoma revision; simple, without flap rotation
- 31614: Tracheostoma revision; complex, with flap rotation
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Lesion Removal and Reconstruction
- Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Surgery
- Vocal Cord Polyp Removal
- Voice Box Lesion Repair
CPT Codes:
- 31545: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal of non-neoplastic lesion(s) of vocal cord; reconstruction with local tissue flap(s)
Also known as:
- Voice Box Examination and Widening
- Direct laryngoscopy with dilation
- Larynx scope with widening
- Tracheoscopy with dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31528: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, initial
Also known as:
- Permanent Tracheostomy Creation
- Fenestration Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Opening with Skin Flaps
- Long-term Tracheostomy
CPT Codes:
- 31610: Tracheostomy, fenestration procedure with skin flaps
Also known as:
- Neck Trachea Repair
- Tracheal Reconstruction
- Windpipe Repair
- Cervical Tracheoplasty
- Trachea Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31750: Tracheoplasty; cervical
Also known as:
- Surgical Nasal Endoscopy for Nosebleed Control
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Nosebleed Treatment
- Nasal Hemorrhage Control Endoscopy
- Surgical Sinus Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31238: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with control of nasal hemorrhage
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 Hole Closure with Plastic Repair
- Tracheal Fistula Repair
- Tracheostomy Site Closure
- Windpipe Opening Repair
- Plastic Surgery for Tracheostomy
CPT Codes:
- 31825: Surgical closure tracheostomy or fistula; with plastic repair
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:
- 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:
- Foreign Body Removal from Ear Canal (Without General Anesthesia)
- Ear Canal Foreign Object Removal
- Remove Object from Ear
- Earwax Removal
CPT Codes:
- 69200: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; without general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy for Kids
- T&A Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Adenoid Removal for Children
- Pediatric Adenoidectomy
- Adenoid Surgery for Kids
- Removal of Adenoids
CPT Codes:
- 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
- DISE Procedure
- Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
- Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
- Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea
CPT Codes:
- 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Tonsil and adenoid removal
- T&A surgery
- Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
- Frenum Revision Surgery (Tongue or Lip Tie)
- Lingual Frenectomy
- Frenotomy
- Tongue-Tie Surgery
- Frenectomy
- Z-plasty frenum
- Tongue tie surgery
- Lip tie revision
CPT Codes:
- 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)
- 41520: Frenoplasty (surgical revision of frenum, eg, with Z-plasty)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
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:
- Tonsil Removal for Children Under 12
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Child Tonsil Surgery
- Tonsillectomy for Kids
CPT Codes:
- 42825: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; younger than age 12
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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietary Counseling
- Nutritional Assessment
- Registered Dietitian Consultation
CPT Codes:
- 97802: Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
- Botox for Salivary Glands
- Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
- Parotid Gland Nerve Block
- Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral
Also known as:
- Rib Cartilage Graft to Face
- Autogenous Rib Cartilage Graft
- Facial Cartilage Reconstruction
- Nose Reshaping with Rib Cartilage
CPT Codes:
- 21230: Graft; rib cartilage, autogenous, to face, chin, nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
- Nasal Bone Reduction
- Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
- Nose Fracture Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization
Also known as:
- Nose Foreign Body Removal (Office Procedure)
- Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
- Intranasal Foreign Body Extraction
- Remove Object from Nose
- Nasal Foreign Body Removal
- Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
- Skin foreign object removal
- Minor foreign body incision
CPT Codes:
- 30300: Removal foreign body, intranasal; office type procedure
- 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple
Does Dr. Brigger accept my insurance?
Dr. Brigger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 309-7701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brigger accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Brigger in San Diego, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Scripps Health
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brigger's office located?
Dr. Matthew Brigger's Primary Practice
3030 Childrens Way Ste 402
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 309-7701
What is Dr. Brigger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brigger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952490807.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brigger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brigger
What is Dr. Matthew Brigger's specialty?
Dr. Brigger is a Otolaryngologist near San Diego, 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. Brigger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Brigger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Brigger is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego, UC San Diego Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Matthew Brigger accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Brigger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Brigger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brigger's office at (858) 309-7701 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Brigger?
Please contact Dr. Brigger's office at (858) 309-7701 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Brigger have?
Dr. Matthew Brigger is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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