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Dr. Ritvik Mehta, MD

Dr. Ritvik Mehta, MD

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Carlsbad, CA

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mehta, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Carlsbad, CA?

    Dr. Ritvik Mehta, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Carlsbad, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Mehta graduated from University of California. Dr. Mehta is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mehta’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mehta’s office at (858) 909-0770.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mehta?

    Dr. Ritvik Mehta, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 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. Mehta empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cochlear Implants, Ear Reconstruction/Microtia, Facial Nerve Disorders, Facial Paralysis, Hearing & Balance Disorders, Skull Base Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Carlsbad, CA community, Dr. Mehta is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: University of California

    What languages does Dr. Mehta speak?

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

    • English
    • Gujarati
    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Mehta typically treat?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Mehta 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. Mehta. 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
    • Mixed Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Combined Hearing Loss
    • Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Type Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    What procedures does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Mehta typically perform?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Mehta 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. Mehta. 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:

    • Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
    • Nasopharyngoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
    • Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty
    • Ear Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 69705: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
    • Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
    • Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
    • Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction

    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

    Also known as:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Facial Skin Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)

    Also known as:

    • Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
    • Fat Grafting
    • Dermal Graft
    • Fascia Graft
    • Tissue Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
    • Inferior Turbinate Outfracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Mehta accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mehta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 909-0770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mehta accept in Carlsbad, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mehta's office located?

    Dr. Ritvik Mehta's Primary Practice

    2390 Faraday Ave

    Carlsbad, CA 92008

    (858) 909-0770

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    Dr. Ritvik Mehta's Practice 2

    577 Third Ave

    Chula Vista, CA 91910

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    Dr. Ritvik Mehta's Practice 3

    39755 Date St Ste 105

    Murrieta, CA 92563

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

    Dr. Mehta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245393586.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mehta?

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

    What is Dr. Ritvik Mehta's specialty?

    Dr. Mehta is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Carlsbad, CA.

    What does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon do?

    A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients.

    Is Dr. Ritvik Mehta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mehta is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Dr. Ritvik Mehta accepting new patients in Carlsbad, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ritvik Mehta is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ritvik Mehta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mehta's office at (858) 909-0770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ritvik Mehta?

    Please contact Dr. Mehta's office at (858) 909-0770 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mehta's office located?

    Dr. Mehta's offices are located in Carlsbad, CA, Chula Vista, CA, and Murrieta, CA.