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Dr. Joshua Sckolnick, MD

Dr. Joshua Sckolnick, MD

San Mateo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sckolnick, Otolaryngologist in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Joshua Sckolnick, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sckolnick graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons. Dr. Sckolnick is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sckolnick’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sckolnick’s office at (650) 652-8580.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sckolnick?

    Dr. Joshua Sckolnick, 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. Sckolnick empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Inflammatory Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Mateo/CA community, Dr. Sckolnick is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Sckolnick go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University California

    • Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Sckolnick board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Sckolnick, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Sckolnick speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sckolnick treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Sckolnick 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. Sckolnick. 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
    • Blocked Right Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax
    • Impacted Earwax Right Ear
    • Excessive Right Earwax
    • Right Earwax Impaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
    • H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Sudden Hearing Loss in Left Ear
    • Hearing Loss in Both Ears
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Sudden Deafness Left Ear
    • Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Left Side
    • Acute Hearing Loss Left Ear
    • Bilateral Deafness
    • Hearing Impairment Both Sides
    • Poor Hearing in Both Ears

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H9122: Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, left ear
    • H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral

    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:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Unexplained Voice Problems
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Voice changes
    • Vocal issues
    • Resonance issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • R499: Unspecified voice and resonance disorder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Pharynx Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Throat conditions
    • Pharyngeal diseases
    • Problems with the pharynx

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J392: Other diseases of pharynx

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eczema-like Outer Ear Inflammation
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eczematoid Otitis Externa
    • Ear Eczema
    • Itchy Outer Ear Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H60543: Acute eczematoid otitis externa, bilateral

    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:

    • K118: Other diseases of salivary glands

    What procedures does Dr. Sckolnick perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Sckolnick 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. Sckolnick. 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:

    • 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:

    • Simple Nosebleed Treatment
    • Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
    • Nosebleed Cautery
    • Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
    • Stop Nosebleed Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method

    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:

    • Foreign Body Removal from Ear Canal (Without General Anesthesia)
    • Ear Canal Foreign Object Removal
    • Remove Object from Ear
    • Earwax Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 69200: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; without general anesthesia

    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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    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

    Does Dr. Sckolnick accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sckolnick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 652-8580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sckolnick accept in San Mateo, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sckolnick's office located?

    Dr. Joshua Sckolnick's Primary Practice

    222 W 39th Ave # 316

    San Mateo, CA 94403

    (650) 652-8580

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    Dr. Joshua Sckolnick's Practice 2

    901 Campus Dr

    Daly City, CA 94015

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    Dr. Joshua Sckolnick's Practice 3

    1501 Trousdale Dr Fl 3

    Burlingame, CA 94010

    (650) 652-8580

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Sckolnick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487802526.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sckolnick?

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

    What is Dr. Joshua Sckolnick's specialty?

    Dr. Sckolnick is a Otolaryngologist near San Mateo, 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. Sckolnick to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joshua Sckolnick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sckolnick is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, San Mateo 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 Joshua Sckolnick accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Sckolnick is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joshua Sckolnick offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sckolnick's office at (650) 652-8580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joshua Sckolnick?

    Please contact Dr. Sckolnick's office at (650) 652-8580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joshua Sckolnick have?

    Dr. Joshua Sckolnick is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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