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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Purkey, Otolaryngologist in Brentwood, CA?
Dr. Michael Purkey, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Brentwood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Purkey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Purkey’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Purkey’s office at (408) 357-6090.
What languages does Dr. Purkey speak?
Dr. Purkey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Purkey typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Purkey 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. Purkey. 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.
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Chronic sinus infection
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Rhinosinusitis
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
- J328: Other chronic sinusitis
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Purkey typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Purkey 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. Purkey. 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.
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
- 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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
Does Dr. Purkey accept my insurance?
Dr. Purkey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 357-6090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Purkey accept in Brentwood, CA?
Dr. Purkey in Brentwood, 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
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Purkey's office located?
Dr. Michael Purkey's Primary Practice
350 John Muir Pkwy Ste 105
Brentwood, CA 94513
(408) 357-6090
What is Dr. Purkey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Purkey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417182593.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Purkey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Purkey
What is Dr. Michael Purkey's specialty?
Dr. Purkey is a Otolaryngologist near Brentwood, 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. Michael Purkey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Purkey is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Michael Purkey accepting new patients in Brentwood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Purkey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Purkey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Purkey's office at (408) 357-6090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Purkey?
Please contact Dr. Purkey's office at (408) 357-6090 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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