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Dr. Nicole Daamen, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Daamen, Otolaryngologist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Nicole Daamen, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Daamen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Daamen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Daamen’s office at (925) 295-4000.

    Is Dr. Daamen board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nicole Daamen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Daamen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Daamen treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Daamen 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. Daamen. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Right Ear Infection
    • Chronic Outer Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Right Middle Ear Infection
    • Right Otitis Media
    • Right Earache
    • Chronic External Otitis', 'Long-term Outer Ear Infection', 'Persistent Swimmer's Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6593: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
    • H6591: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, right ear
    • H6063: Unspecified chronic otitis externa, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
    • R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head

    Also known as:

    • Having Ear Tubes
    • Tympanostomy tubes
    • Grommets
    • Ventilation tubes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9622: Myringotomy tube(s) status

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    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
    • Left Ear Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6982: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
    • Ear Disorder
    • Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
    • Hole in Left Eardrum
    • Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7292: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Left Ear Discharge
    • Ear Disorder
    • Left Otorrhea
    • Leaking Left Ear
    • Left Ear Drainage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9212: Otorrhea, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • K119: Disease of salivary gland, unspecified

    Does Dr. Daamen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Daamen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 295-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Daamen accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Daamen in Walnut Creek, 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

    • Contra Costa

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Daamen's office located?

    Dr. Nicole Daamen's Primary Practice

    1425 S Main St

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    (925) 295-4000

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    Dr. Nicole Daamen's Practice 2

    4501 Sand Creek Rd

    Antioch, CA 94531

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    Dr. Nicole Daamen's Practice 3

    901 Nevin Ave

    Richmond, CA 94801

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

    Dr. Daamen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093893588.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Daamen?

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

    What is Dr. Nicole Daamen's specialty?

    Dr. Daamen is a Otolaryngologist near Walnut Creek, 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. Daamen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicole Daamen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Daamen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Antioch Medical Center. 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 Nicole Daamen accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicole Daamen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicole Daamen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Daamen's office at (925) 295-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicole Daamen?

    Please contact Dr. Daamen's office at (925) 295-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicole Daamen have?

    Dr. Nicole Daamen is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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