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Who is Dr. O'dell, Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Karla Dian O'dell, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. O'dell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. O'dell’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. O'dell’s office at (323) 442-5790.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. O'dell?
Dr. Karla Dian O'dell, 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. O'dell empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laryngeal & Voice Disorders, Laryngeal Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. O'dell is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. O'dell speak?
Dr. O'dell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. O'dell treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. O'dell 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. O'dell. 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:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
- Voice Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Voice problems
- Vocal fold issues
- Throat conditions
- Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
- Paralyzed vocal cord
- Single vocal cord paralysis
- Laryngeal paralysis
- Voice box paralysis
- Vocal cord immobility
- Laryngeal polyp
- Vocal fold polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
- J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
- J3802: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
- J381: Polyp of vocal cord and larynx
Also known as:
- Larynx Narrowing
- Larynx Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Laryngeal stenosis
- Narrowed voice box
- Airway narrowing
- Voice box problems
- Laryngeal conditions
- Throat issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- J386: Stenosis of larynx
- J387: Other diseases of larynx
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
- Bronchial Disorder
- Upper airway disease
- Nose and throat conditions
- Upper respiratory illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Spasm
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K224: Dyskinesia of esophagus
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- Having a Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach tube
- Tracheotomy
- Tracheal opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z930: Tracheostomy status
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Benign Larynx Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Throat Disorder
- Non-cancerous voice box growth
- Laryngeal benign neoplasm
- Voice box lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D141: Benign neoplasm of larynx
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. O'dell perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. O'dell 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. O'dell. 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:
- 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
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Larynx injection
- Flexible scope vocal cord
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
- 31574: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with injection(s) for augmentation (eg, percutaneous, transoral), unilateral
Also known as:
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Vocal cord injection
- Laryngeal injection
- Voice box injection
- Therapeutic laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31573: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with therapeutic injection(s) (eg, chemodenervation agent or corticosteroid, injected percutaneous, transoral, or via endoscope channel), unilateral
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
- Direct laryngoscopy with injection
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
- Arytenoidectomy
- Voice Box Surgery
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
- 31561: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with arytenoidectomy; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
CPT Codes:
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Repositioning Surgery
- Vocal Cord Lesion Removal and Reconstruction
- Medialization Laryngoplasty
- Vocal Cord Paralysis Surgery
- Voice Box Surgery
- Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Surgery
- Vocal Cord Polyp Removal
- Voice Box Lesion Repair
CPT Codes:
- 31591: Laryngoplasty, medialization, unilateral
- 31545: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal of non-neoplastic lesion(s) of vocal cord; reconstruction with local tissue flap(s)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Tumor Removal
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Airway Tumor Destruction
- Bronchial Stenosis Relief
- Laser Therapy for Airway Blockage
CPT Codes:
- 31641: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with destruction of tumor or relief of stenosis by any method other than excision (eg, laser therapy, cryotherapy)
Also known as:
- Laser Removal of Throat Lesion
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Laser Ablation
- Voice Box Lesion Removal (Laser)
- Throat Lesion Destruction
CPT Codes:
- 31572: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with ablation or destruction of lesion(s) with laser, unilateral
Also known as:
- Voice Box Examination and Widening
- Direct laryngoscopy with dilation
- Larynx scope with widening
- Tracheoscopy with dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31528: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, initial
Also known as:
- Tracheostomy Tube Change
- Trach Tube Replacement
- Temporary Tracheostomy Tube Change
- Airway Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 31502: Tracheotomy tube change prior to establishment of fistula tract
Also known as:
- Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
- Voice box biopsy
- Throat biopsy with scope
- Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
- Laryngeal Sensory Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92616: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing and laryngeal sensory testing by cine or video recording;
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
- Laryngeal Botox Injection
- Voice Box Chemodenervation
- Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Injection
- Rigid Esophagoscopy
- Throat Scope with Injection
- Esophageal Injection Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 43192: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Balloon Dilation
- Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Dilation
- Stretched Esophagus Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 43220: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation (less than 30 mm diameter)
Does Dr. O'dell accept my insurance?
Dr. O'dell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-5790 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. O'dell accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. O'dell in Los Angeles, 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
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Kern Health Systems
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. O'dell's office located?
Dr. Karla Dian O'dell also offers virtual visits
Dr. Karla Dian O'dell's Primary Practice
1450 San Pablo St Ste 5100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-5790
What is Dr. O'dell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. O'dell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861733602.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. O'dell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. O'dell
What is Dr. Karla Dian O'dell's specialty?
Dr. O'dell is a Otolaryngologist near Los Angeles, 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. O'dell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karla Dian O'dell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. O'dell is affiliated with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital 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 Karla Dian O'dell accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karla Dian O'dell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karla Dian O'dell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. O'dell's office at (323) 442-5790 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karla Dian O'dell?
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