Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wood, Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Valerie Wood, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Wood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wood’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wood’s office at (816) 932-8663.
What languages does Dr. Wood speak?
Dr. Wood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wood treat?
As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Wood 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. Wood. 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:
- 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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Voice Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Benign Parathyroid Gland Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Non-cancerous parathyroid growth
- Benign parathyroid neoplasm
- Parathyroid adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D351: Benign neoplasm of parathyroid gland
Also known as:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Which procedures does Dr. Wood perform as a Otolaryngologist?
As a Otolaryngologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Valerie Wood may include:
- Adenoidectomy Consultation
- Adenoidectomy Follow Up
- Allergy Consultation
- Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP)
- Cancer Screening
- Cochlear Implant
- Ear Deformity and Reconstruction
- Ear Surgery Consultation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wood's office.
Does Dr. Wood accept my insurance?
Dr. Wood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 932-8663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wood accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Wood in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia (Regence)
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Trustmark Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wood's office located?
Dr. Valerie Wood's Primary Practice
4401 Wornall Rd Fl 5
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 932-8663
What is Dr. Wood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770873127.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wood
What is Dr. Valerie Wood's specialty?
Dr. Wood is a Otolaryngologist near Kansas City, MO. 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. Wood to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Valerie Wood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wood is affiliated with Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's South Hospital 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 Valerie Wood accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Valerie Wood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Valerie Wood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wood's office at (816) 932-8663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Valerie Wood?
Please contact Dr. Wood's office at (816) 932-8663 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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