Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nowak, Otolaryngologist in Salinas, CA?
Where did Dr. Nowak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Otolaryngology | Stanford University Program
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth | University of Nevada, School of Medicine
Is Dr. Nowak board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Nowak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Nowak speak?
Dr. Nowak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Nowak typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Nowak 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. Nowak. 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:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Sound transmission hearing loss
- Outer or middle ear hearing loss
- Temporary hearing loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H900: Conductive 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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
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
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
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. Nowak typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Nowak 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. Nowak. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Binocular Microscopy Exam
- Microscopic Examination
- Stereomicroscopy
- Diagnostic Microscopy
CPT Codes:
- 92504: Binocular microscopy (separate diagnostic procedure)
Also known as:
- Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
- Skin fat fascia graft
- Composite tissue graft
- Autologous fat graft
- Soft tissue graft
CPT Codes:
- 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia
Does Dr. Nowak accept my insurance?
Dr. Nowak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 422-8798 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nowak accept in Salinas, CA?
Dr. Nowak in Salinas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
Coastal
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Montage Health
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Nowak's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nowak affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nowak has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nowak's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nowak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639243843.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nowak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nowak