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Dr. Thomas Alexander, MD

Dr. Thomas Alexander, MD

La Jolla, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alexander, Otolaryngologist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Thomas Alexander, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Alexander graduated from Duke University, School of Medicine, Durham, NC. Dr. Alexander is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexander’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexander’s office at (619) 543-5910.

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

    • Medical School: Duke University, School of Medicine, Durham, NC | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Assistant Professor of Surgery | Neurotology Fellowship Program Director

    Is Dr. Alexander board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Alexander, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Alexander speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Alexander treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Hearing Loss in Right Ear
    • Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Combined Hearing Loss
    • Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Deafness Right Ear
    • Combined Hearing Impairment Right Side
    • Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss Right Ear
    • Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Type Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Impairment
    • Deafness
    • Reduced Hearing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H90A32: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, left ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H90A31: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H9191: Unspecified hearing loss, right ear

    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:

    • H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Perforated Eardrum
    • Tinnitus
    • Ear Disorder
    • Ruptured eardrum
    • Hole in eardrum
    • Tympanic membrane tear
    • Ringing in Ears
    • Ear Noise
    • Head Noise

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7291: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear
    • H9312: Tinnitus, left ear
    • H9311: Tinnitus, right ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
    • Benign cranial nerve neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves

    Also known as:

    • Meniere's Disease
    • Ménière disease
    • Ménière's Syndrome
    • Endolymphatic Hydrops
    • Inner Ear Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H8102: Meniere's disease, left ear
    • H8101: Meniere's disease, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
    • Ear Disorder
    • Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
    • Hole in Left Eardrum
    • Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7292: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Cholesteatoma
    • Ear Infection
    • Skin cyst in ear
    • Pearl tumor
    • Benign ear growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7191: Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Middle Ear and Mastoid Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Middle Ear Condition
    • Mastoid Bone Issue
    • Ear Bone Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7491: Unspecified disorder of right middle ear and mastoid

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cyst in Left Ear
    • Ear Infection
    • Cholesteatoma Left Ear
    • Left Ear Growth
    • Skin Cell Growth in Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7192: Unspecified cholesteatoma, left ear

    Does Dr. Alexander accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Alexander in La Jolla, 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Scripps Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Alexander's Primary Practice

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (619) 543-5910

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    Dr. Thomas Alexander's Practice 2

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

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

    Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275696080.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Alexander's specialty?

    Dr. Alexander is a Otolaryngologist near La Jolla, 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. Alexander to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Alexander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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

    Where can I learn more about Otolaryngologist?

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    Is Thomas Alexander accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Alexander is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Alexander offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (619) 543-5910 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Alexander?

    Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (619) 543-5910 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Alexander have?

    Dr. Thomas Alexander is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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