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Dr. Audrey Calzada, MD

Carlsbad, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Calzada, Otolaryngologist in Carlsbad, CA?

    Dr. Audrey Calzada, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Carlsbad, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Calzada is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Calzada’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Calzada’s office at (818) 364-3194.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Calzada?

    Dr. Audrey Calzada, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist 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. Calzada empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Ear Disorders, Hearing & Balance Disorders, Neurotology, Skull Base Tumors, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Carlsbad, CA community, Dr. Calzada is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Calzada speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Calzada typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Calzada 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. Calzada. 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
    • Mixed Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Combined Hearing Loss
    • Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Type Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H65491: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, right ear
    • H65492: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, left ear
    • H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Calzada typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Calzada 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. Calzada. 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:

    • Ear Canal Reconstruction
    • Repair of Inner Ear Leak (Round Window Fistula)
    • Meatoplasty
    • External Auditory Canal Repair
    • Ear Canal Widening
    • Round window fistula repair
    • Inner ear fluid leak repair
    • Perilymph fistula repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 69310: Reconstruction of external auditory canal (meatoplasty) (eg, for stenosis due to injury, infection) (separate procedure)
    • 69667: Repair round window fistula

    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:

    • Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
    • Nasopharyngoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
    • Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty
    • Ear Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 69705: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); unilateral

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Facial Skin Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)

    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:

    • Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
    • Inferior Turbinate Outfracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic

    Does Dr. Calzada accept my insurance?

    Dr. Calzada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 364-3194 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Calzada accept in Carlsbad, CA?

    Dr. Calzada in Carlsbad, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Calzada's office located?

    Dr. Audrey Calzada's Primary Practice

    2390 Faraday Ave

    Carlsbad, CA 92008

    (818) 364-3194

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    10833 Le Conte Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Calzada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619113230.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Calzada?

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

    What is Dr. Audrey Calzada's specialty?

    Dr. Calzada is a Otolaryngologist near Carlsbad, CA.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Audrey Calzada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Calzada is affiliated with Tri-City 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

    When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Otolaryngologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Audrey Calzada accepting new patients in Carlsbad, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Audrey Calzada is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Audrey Calzada offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Calzada's office at (818) 364-3194 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Audrey Calzada?

    Please contact Dr. Calzada's office at (818) 364-3194 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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