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Dr. Vicki Owczarzak, MD

Louisville, KY

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    Who is Dr. Owczarzak, Otolaryngologist in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Vicki Owczarzak, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Owczarzak is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Owczarzak’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Owczarzak’s office at (502) 583-3687.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Owczarzak?

    Dr. Vicki Owczarzak, 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. Owczarzak empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Louisville/KY community, Dr. Owczarzak is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Is Dr. Owczarzak board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Vicki Owczarzak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Owczarzak speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Owczarzak treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Owczarzak 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. Owczarzak. 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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
    • Long-term Ear Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • Breathing Pauses During Sleep
    • Snoring Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Fluid in Middle Ear
    • Ear Infection
    • Recurrent serous otitis media
    • Chronic middle ear fluid
    • Repeated ear effusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6506: Acute serous otitis media, recurrent, 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:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Stridor
    • Breathing Problems
    • High-pitched breathing sound
    • Wheezing (harsh)
    • Noisy breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R061: Stridor

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Tonsillitis
    • Repeated Strep Throat
    • Chronic Strep Tonsillitis
    • Frequent Strep Throat

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0301: Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Sound transmission hearing loss
    • Outer or middle ear hearing loss
    • Temporary hearing loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Foreign object in respiratory tract causing injury
    • Foreign Bodies
    • Inhaled object causing harm
    • Aspiration injury
    • Object in breathing passages causing damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T17908D: Unspecified foreign body in respiratory tract, part unspecified causing other injury, subsequent encounter

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    What procedures does Dr. Owczarzak perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Owczarzak 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. Owczarzak. 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:

    • 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:

    • Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
    • Lingual Frenectomy
    • Frenotomy
    • Tongue-Tie Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
    • Direct Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Larynx Scope
    • Tracheoscopy
    • Throat Scope
    • Larynx Examination

    CPT Codes:

    • 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
    • 31525: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, except newborn

    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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Owczarzak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Owczarzak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 583-3687 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Owczarzak accept in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Owczarzak in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna

    • CMS

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Oscar

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    Where is Dr. Owczarzak's office located?

    Dr. Vicki Owczarzak's Primary Practice

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 170

    Louisville, KY 40202

    (502) 583-3687

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    Dr. Vicki Owczarzak's Practice 2

    9931 Forest Green Blvd

    Louisville, KY 40223

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

    Dr. Owczarzak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801919030.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Owczarzak?

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

    What is Dr. Vicki Owczarzak's specialty?

    Dr. Owczarzak is a Otolaryngologist near Louisville, KY. 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. Owczarzak to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vicki Owczarzak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Owczarzak is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UofL Health – UofL Hospital. 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 Vicki Owczarzak accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Vicki Owczarzak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vicki Owczarzak offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Owczarzak's office at (502) 583-3687 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vicki Owczarzak?

    Please contact Dr. Owczarzak's office at (502) 583-3687 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vicki Owczarzak have?

    Dr. Vicki Owczarzak is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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