Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Armstrong, Otolaryngologist in Orange, CA?
Dr. William Armstrong, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Armstrong completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Otolaryngology. Dr. Armstrong is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Armstrong’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Armstrong’s office at (714) 880-7812.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Armstrong?
Dr. William Armstrong, 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. Armstrong empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Parathyroid Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Orange/CA community, Dr. Armstrong is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Armstrong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Otolaryngology
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Otolaryngology | Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center
Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa
Is Dr. Armstrong board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. William Armstrong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Armstrong speak?
Dr. Armstrong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Armstrong treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Armstrong 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. Armstrong. 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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Side of Tongue Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
- Lingual Cancer
- Lateral Tongue Carcinoma
- Malignant Tumor on Side of Tongue
- Cancer on tongue border
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
- Z85810: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of tongue
- C021: Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
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:
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Also known as:
- Oral and Throat Cancer
- Secondary Cancer (Other Specified Sites)
- Oral Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Lip Cancer
- Metastatic cancer
- Cancer spread to other organs
- Cancer metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85819: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx
- C7989: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
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:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
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:
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Enlarged Thyroid Gland
- Simple Goiter
- Thyroid Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E049: Nontoxic goiter, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
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:
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Parotid Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Tumor
- Salivary Gland Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
Also known as:
- Benign Parotid Gland Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Non-cancerous parotid growth
- Parotid gland adenoma
- Parotid lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D110: Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
Also known as:
- Loss of Voice
- Voice Disorder
- Aphonia
- Inability to speak
- Vocal loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R491: Aphonia
Also known as:
- Pharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Pharynx
- Throat Swallowing Difficulty
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1313: Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase
What procedures does Dr. Armstrong perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Armstrong 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. Armstrong. 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:
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Completion Thyroidectomy
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Remaining Thyroid Removal
- Second Thyroid Surgery
- Total Thyroidectomy after Partial
CPT Codes:
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
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:
- Voice Prosthetic Fitting
- Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
- Voice Device Assessment
- Artificial Voice Fitting
CPT Codes:
- 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
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 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 Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
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:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Does Dr. Armstrong accept my insurance?
Dr. Armstrong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 880-7812 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Armstrong accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Armstrong in Orange, 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
Alliant Techsystems
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Armstrong's office located?
Dr. William Armstrong's Primary Practice
101 The City Dr S
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 880-7812
Recognitions
Awards
America's Top Doctors (Head & Neck Cancer, Parathyroid Surgery, Thyroi
Best Doctors in America (Otolaryngology)
Southern California Super Doctors
Southern California Super Doctors 2008
Physicians of Excellence, Orange County Medical Association
What is Dr. Armstrong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Armstrong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063592145.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Armstrong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Armstrong
What is Dr. William Armstrong's specialty?
Dr. Armstrong is a Otolaryngologist near Orange, 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. Armstrong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Armstrong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Armstrong is affiliated with UCI Medical 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 William Armstrong accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Armstrong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Armstrong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Armstrong's office at (714) 880-7812 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Armstrong?
Please contact Dr. Armstrong's office at (714) 880-7812 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Armstrong have?
Dr. William Armstrong is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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