Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puram, Otolaryngologist in Saint Louis, MO?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Puram?
Dr. Sidharth Puram, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Puram empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Apnea/Robotic Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer, Head & Neck Reconstruction, Head & Neck Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Puram is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Puram speak?
Dr. Puram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Telugu
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Puram typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Puram 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. Puram. 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:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
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:
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head Cancer
- Neck Cancer
- Facial Cancer
- Malignant Head and Neck Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Other Salivary Gland Problems
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
- Salivary Gland Issues
- Saliva Gland Ailments
- Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Puram typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Puram 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. Puram. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Puram accept my insurance?
Dr. Puram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-7509 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puram accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Puram in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Puram's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Puram affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Puram has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Puram's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568800183.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puram?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puram