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Dr. Christina Laane, MD

Dr. Christina Laane, MD

Otolaryngologist

San Mateo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Christina Laane, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Laane graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Laane is fluent in English and Estonian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laane’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laane’s office at (650) 344-6896.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery | University Of California San Francisco | University of California At San Francisco

    • Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca | Stanford University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Laane board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christina Laane, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Laane speak?

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

    • English
    • Estonian

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Laane typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Laane 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. Laane. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Ear Disorder in Both Ears
    • Ear Disorder
    • Bilateral Ear Condition
    • Both Ear Problems
    • Aural Disorder Bilateral

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H938X3: Other specified disorders of ear, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    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)

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Laane typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Laane 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. Laane. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Does Dr. Laane accept my insurance?

    Dr. Laane accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 344-6896 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Laane 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 Healthcare

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Laane's office located?

    Dr. Christina Laane's Primary Practice

    100 S Ellsworth Ave Ste 308

    San Mateo, CA 94401

    (650) 344-6896

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    Dr. Christina Laane's Practice 2

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Laane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386661288.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laane?

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

    What is Dr. Christina Laane's specialty?

    Dr. Laane is an Otolaryngologist near San Mateo, CA.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Christina Laane affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Laane is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Sequoia Hospital, John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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

    When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Christina Laane accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christina Laane is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christina Laane offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Laane's office at (650) 344-6896 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christina Laane?

    Please contact Dr. Laane's office at (650) 344-6896 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Laane's office located?

    Dr. Laane's offices are located in San Mateo, CA and San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christina Laane have?

    Dr. Christina Laane is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.