Dr. Michelle Putnam, MD
Culver City, CA
21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Putnam, Otolaryngologist in Culver City, CA?
Dr. Michelle Putnam, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Culver City, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Putnam graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University. Dr. Putnam is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Putnam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Putnam’s office at (310) 204-4111.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Putnam?
Dr. Michelle Putnam, 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. Putnam empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Allergy, Head & Neck Cancer, Otology, Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Telemedicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Culver City/CA community, Dr. Putnam is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Putnam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
What languages does Dr. Putnam speak?
Dr. Putnam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Putnam treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Putnam 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. Putnam. 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:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Hay Fever
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD with Esophagitis
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Hearing Loss in Both Ears
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Bilateral Deafness
- Hearing Impairment Both Sides
- Poor Hearing in Both Ears
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergy
- Chronic allergy symptoms
- Allergic reactions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3089: Other allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
Also known as:
- Other Voice Problems
- Voice Disorder
- Voice changes
- Vocal issues
- Resonance issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R498: Other voice and resonance disorders
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
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:
- Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing in throat
- Esophageal swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase
Also known as:
- Chronic Eustachian Tube Inflammation
- Ear Disorder
- Long-term Eustachian Tube Inflammation
- Chronic Salpingitis of Eustachian Tube
- Bilateral Chronic Eustachian Tube Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H68023: Chronic Eustachian salpingitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Putnam perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Putnam 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. Putnam. 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:
- 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:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Nasal Valve Collapse Repair with Implant
- Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Nasal Airway Repair
- Nasal Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Nasal Implant for Collapse
- Submucosal Nasal Implant
- Intranasal lesion excision
- Nasal growth removal
- Laser treatment for nasal lesion
- Nose polyp removal
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30468: Repair of nasal valve collapse with subcutaneous/submucosal lateral wall implant(s)
- 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Dilation
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
- Sphenoid Sinus Dilation (Endoscopic)
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Endoscopy
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Transnasal Sinus Dilation
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Balloon Sinuplasty Sphenoid
- Sphenoid Sinus Opening
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 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
- 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
- 31297: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); sphenoid sinus ostium
- 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Spreader Grafting (Nose)
- Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
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:
- Frontal and Sphenoid Sinus Dilation
- Frontal Sinus Balloon Dilation
- Endoscopy
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Ostia Enlargement
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Balloon sinuplasty
- Frontal sinus endoscopy
- Sinus opening dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31298: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal and sphenoid sinus ostia
- 31296: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal sinus ostium
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:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Dilation
- Nasal Endoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
- Ear Tube Widening
CPT Codes:
- 69706: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); bilateral
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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Putnam accept my insurance?
Dr. Putnam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 204-4111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Putnam accept in Culver City, CA?
Dr. Putnam in Culver City, 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
GlobalHealth
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of Tennessee
Weyco
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Where is Dr. Putnam's office located?
Dr. Michelle Putnam's Primary Practice
3831 Hughes Ave Ste 504
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 204-4111
Dr. Michelle Putnam's Practice 2
1301 20th St Ste 510
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 204-4111
What is Dr. Putnam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Putnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063584092.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Putnam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Putnam
What is Dr. Michelle Putnam's specialty?
Dr. Putnam is a Otolaryngologist near Culver City, 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. Putnam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michelle Putnam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Putnam is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health 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
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Is Michelle Putnam accepting new patients in Culver City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Putnam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Putnam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Putnam's office at (310) 204-4111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Putnam?
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