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Dr. Charles Mixson, MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist
,Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
,Otolaryngologist
Athens, GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mixson, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist in Athens, GA?
Dr. Charles Mixson, MD is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA. He is board certified. Dr. Mixson graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Medical Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Medical Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Mixson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mixson’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mixson’s office at (706) 546-7908.
Where did Dr. Mixson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medical Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Medical Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Medical College of Georgia Program
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Mixson board certified as a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Mixson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Mixson speak?
Dr. Mixson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mixson treat?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, Dr. Mixson 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. Mixson. 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:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Hay Fever
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
Also known as:
- Cartilage Blockage of Eustachian Tube
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Cartilage Obstruction
- Inner Cartilage Blockage of Eustachian Tube
- Bilateral Cartilage Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H68123: Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Voice Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
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
What procedures does Dr. Mixson perform?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, Dr. Mixson 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. Mixson. 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 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:
- Eardrum Repair
- Tympanoplasty
- Perforated Eardrum Repair
- Myringoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 69610: Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site preparation of perforation for closure, with or without patch
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Removal (Under Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Myringotomy Tube Removal
- Grommet Removal
- Ventilation Tube Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 69424: Ventilating tube removal requiring 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:
- 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)
- Tongue-Tie Release (Frenectomy)
- Lip Tie Release (Frenotomy)
- Lingual Frenectomy
- Frenotomy
- Tongue-Tie Surgery
- Tongue Frenum Excision
- Ankyloglossia Release
- Labial Frenum Incision
- Lip Frenulum Release
CPT Codes:
- 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)
- 41115: Excision of lingual frenum (frenectomy)
- 40806: Incision of labial frenum (frenotomy)
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Tonsil and adenoid removal
- T&A surgery
- Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
- DISE Procedure
- Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
- Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
- Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea
CPT Codes:
- 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
- Tonsil Removal
- Adult Tonsillectomy
- Throat Surgery for Tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
- 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
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:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Concha Bullosa Resection
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
- 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
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:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
- Endoscopy
- FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy
Also known as:
- Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
- Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
- Vocal Cord Exam
- Throat Scope with Strobe Light
- Voice Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
CPT Codes:
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
Also known as:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
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:
- Custom Oral Surgical Splint
- Surgical Mouth Splint
- Oral Appliance Fabrication
- Custom Dental Splint
- Jaw Splint Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 21085: Impression and custom preparation; oral surgical splint
Also known as:
- Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
- Nasal Bone Reduction
- Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
- Nose Fracture Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization
Does Dr. Mixson accept my insurance?
Dr. Mixson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 546-7908 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mixson accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Mixson in Athens, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mixson's office located?
What is Dr. Mixson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mixson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053490342.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mixson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mixson
What is Dr. Charles Mixson's specialty?
Dr. Mixson is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist near Athens, GA. An otolaryngologist specializing in sleep medicine is board-certified in the subspecialty and focuses on the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, and management of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. They provide care to patients of all ages, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Conditions treated by sleep specialists include sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders, among others. Contact Dr. Mixson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Mixson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mixson is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, GA, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Charles Mixson accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Mixson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Mixson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mixson's office at (706) 546-7908 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Mixson?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Mixson have?
Dr. Charles Mixson is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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