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Dr. Brendan Pierce, MD

San Carlos, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pierce, Otolaryngologist in San Carlos, CA?

    Dr. Brendan Pierce, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Carlos, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pierce graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at University of Minnesota Program. Dr. Pierce is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pierce’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pierce’s office at (650) 596-4210.

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

    • Residency: University of Minnesota Program

    • Medical School: University of Minnesota Med School

    What languages does Dr. Pierce speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pierce treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Pierce 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. Pierce. 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
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Hearing Loss
    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Uncommon Hearing Loss
    • Atypical Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Impairment
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H918X3: Other specified hearing loss, bilateral
    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Postnasal Drip
    • Sinusitis
    • PND
    • Mucus in throat
    • Throat clearing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0982: Postnasal drip

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6593: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Pierce perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Pierce 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. Pierce. 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 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:

    • 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:

    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;

    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:

    • Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
    • DISE Procedure
    • Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
    • Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
    • Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea

    CPT Codes:

    • 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, 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:

    • Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
    • Autogenous ear cartilage graft
    • Nose cartilage reconstruction
    • Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
    • Cartilage transplant for nose/ear

    CPT Codes:

    • 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)

    Does Dr. Pierce accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pierce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 596-4210 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pierce accept in San Carlos, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pierce's office located?

    Dr. Brendan Pierce's Primary Practice

    301 Industrial Rd

    San Carlos, CA 94070

    (650) 596-4210

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    Dr. Brendan Pierce's Practice 2

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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

    Dr. Pierce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669616306.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pierce?

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

    What is Dr. Brendan Pierce's specialty?

    Dr. Pierce is a Otolaryngologist near San Carlos, 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. Pierce to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brendan Pierce affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pierce is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sequoia Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Brendan Pierce accepting new patients in San Carlos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Brendan Pierce is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brendan Pierce offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pierce's office at (650) 596-4210 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brendan Pierce?

    Please contact Dr. Pierce's office at (650) 596-4210 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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