29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ishiyama, Otolaryngic Allergist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Akira Ishiyama, MD is an Otolaryngic Allergist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Ishiyama graduated from Rush and completed his residency at University of California, Los Angeles. He is a member of the Northwestern University Medical School Alumni Association, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, American Otological Society, and Association of University Otolaryngologists. Dr. Ishiyama is fluent in English, German, and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ishiyama’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ishiyama’s office at (310) 206-6688.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ishiyama?
Dr. Akira Ishiyama, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngic Allergist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ishiyama empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Balance Disorders, Cochlear Implants, Neurotology, Otology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Ishiyama is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ishiyama go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Neurotology, Vanderbilt Otology Group
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Rush | Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Is Dr. Ishiyama board certified as an Otolaryngic Allergist?
Yes, Dr. Akira Ishiyama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology since 2012, American Board of Otolaryngology since 1997
What languages does Dr. Ishiyama speak?
Dr. Ishiyama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Japanese
What conditions does an Otolaryngic Allergist like Dr. Ishiyama typically treat?
As an Otolaryngic Allergist, Dr. Ishiyama 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. Ishiyama. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Other Types of Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Uncommon Hearing Loss
- Atypical Hearing Loss
- Hearing Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H918X3: Other specified hearing loss, bilateral
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
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does an Otolaryngic Allergist like Dr. Ishiyama typically perform?
As an Otolaryngic Allergist, Dr. Ishiyama 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. Ishiyama. 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 here.
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:
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Surgery
- PORP/TORP Placement
- Hearing Bone Repair
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 69633: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction and synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular replacement prosthesis [PORP], total ossicular replacement prosthesis [TORP])
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Complex Skull Base Surgery
- Transtemporal skull base surgery
- Jugular foramen surgery
- Mastoidectomy with facial nerve decompression
CPT Codes:
- 61595: Transtemporal approach to posterior cranial fossa, jugular foramen or midline skull base, including mastoidectomy, decompression of sigmoid sinus and/or facial nerve, with or without mobilization
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Does Dr. Ishiyama accept my insurance?
Dr. Ishiyama 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. Ishiyama accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ishiyama 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
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. Ishiyama's office located?
Dr. Akira Ishiyama's Primary Practice
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-6688
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Northwestern University Medical School Alumni Association
Member
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Member
Association for Research in Otolaryngology
Member
American Otological Society
Member
Association of University Otolaryngologists
Member
Awards
Southern California Super Doctors
Southern California Super Doctors 2008
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Humanitarian
Armenian Council General Award
Armenian Government Ministry of Health, Gold Medal
What is Dr. Ishiyama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ishiyama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932125044.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ishiyama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ishiyama
What is Dr. Akira Ishiyama's specialty?
Dr. Ishiyama is a Otolaryngic Allergist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Otolaryngic Allergist do?
An otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of otolaryngic allergies focuses on managing allergic conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related respiratory structures. This specialist provides medical therapy and preventive care for allergic diseases such as hay fever, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis.
Is this Dr. Akira Ishiyama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ishiyama is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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 Akira Ishiyama accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Akira Ishiyama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akira Ishiyama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ishiyama's office at (310) 206-6688 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akira Ishiyama?
Please contact Dr. Ishiyama's office at (310) 206-6688 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Akira Ishiyama have?
Dr. Akira Ishiyama is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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