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Dr. Ryota Kashiwazaki, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

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    Who is Dr. Kashiwazaki, Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Ryota Kashiwazaki, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kashiwazaki is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kashiwazaki’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. Kashiwazaki’s office at (412) 647-2117.

    What languages does Dr. Kashiwazaki speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kashiwazaki treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kashiwazaki 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. Kashiwazaki. 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:

    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • Breathing Pauses During Sleep
    • Snoring Disorder
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Sleep Disorder
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Uncommon Sleep Problems
    • Rare Sleep Conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G478: Other sleep disorders

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6593: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Ear Tube Issue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral
    • H6990: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Sound transmission hearing loss
    • Outer or middle ear hearing loss
    • Temporary hearing loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Laryngomalacia at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Throat Disorder
    • Floppy Larynx (Congenital)
    • Soft Voice Box Cartilage
    • Congenital Laryngomalacia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q315: Congenital laryngomalacia

    What procedures does Dr. Kashiwazaki perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kashiwazaki 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. Kashiwazaki. 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:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Adenoid Removal for Children (Secondary)
    • Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids
    • Adenoidectomy
    • Child adenoid surgery
    • Repeat adenoid removal
    • Adenoid removal for kids
    • Adult Adenoidectomy
    • Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
    • Adenoid Gland Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
    • 42835: Adenoidectomy, secondary; younger than age 12
    • 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
    • Tonsil and adenoid removal
    • T&A surgery
    • Throat surgery for tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over

    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:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Lingual Tonsil Removal
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils
    • Tongue tonsil surgery
    • Excision of lingual tonsil
    • Destruction of lingual tonsil
    • Base of tongue tonsillectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over
    • 42870: Excision or destruction lingual tonsil, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil Removal for Children Under 12
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Child Tonsil Surgery
    • Tonsillectomy for Kids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42825: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
    • Lingual Frenectomy
    • Frenotomy
    • Tongue-Tie Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Eardrum Repair
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Perforated Eardrum Repair
    • Myringoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 69610: Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site preparation of perforation for closure, with or without patch

    Also known as:

    • Ear Foreign Body Removal (with General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Foreign Object Removal from Ear
    • Ear Canal Cleaning under Anesthesia
    • General Anesthesia for Ear Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 69205: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; with general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Removal (Under Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Myringotomy Tube Removal
    • Grommet Removal
    • Ventilation Tube Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 69424: Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Foreign Body Removal from Ear Canal (Without General Anesthesia)
    • Ear Canal Foreign Object Removal
    • Remove Object from Ear
    • Earwax Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 69200: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; without general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    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:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Simple Nosebleed Treatment
    • Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
    • Nosebleed Cautery
    • Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
    • Stop Nosebleed Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method

    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:

    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Larynx Scope
    • Tracheoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Tympanometry
    • Speech Audiometry Test
    • Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test
    • Auditory Evoked Potentials (Hearing Threshold)
    • Play Hearing Test
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Hearing Tests for Children
    • Impedance Audiometry
    • Middle Ear Test
    • Ear Pressure Test
    • Speech Hearing Test
    • Speech Recognition Threshold
    • Hearing Threshold Test
    • Audiogram with Speech
    • Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions Test
    • OAE Hearing Screen
    • Newborn Hearing Test
    • Inner Ear Function Test
    • AEP Hearing Test
    • Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
    • Hearing Threshold Estimation
    • Conditioning Audiometry
    • Pediatric Hearing Test
    • Hearing Test for Children

    CPT Codes:

    • 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
    • 92555: Speech audiometry threshold;
    • 92587: Distortion product evoked otoacoustic emissions; limited evaluation (to confirm the presence or absence of hearing disorder, 3-6 frequencies) or transient evoked otoacoustic emissions, with interpretation and report
    • 92652: Auditory evoked potentials; for threshold estimation at multiple frequencies, with interpretation and report
    • 92582: Conditioning play audiometry

    Also known as:

    • Binocular Microscopy Exam
    • Microscopic Examination
    • Stereomicroscopy
    • Diagnostic Microscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92504: Binocular microscopy (separate diagnostic procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
    • Thyroglossal Cyst Excision
    • Neck Cyst Surgery
    • Thyroglossal Duct Sinus Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 60280: Excision of thyroglossal duct cyst or sinus;

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery
    • Lip Lesion Removal
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Small Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitals)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration
    • Minor Wound Closure
    • Intermediate Wound Stitching
    • Surgical Repair of Small Wounds

    CPT Codes:

    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
    • 12041: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Facial mole removal
    • Eyelid lesion excision
    • Lip lesion removal
    • Benign growth removal from face

    CPT Codes:

    • 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
    • Nasal Bone Reduction
    • Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
    • Nose Fracture Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization

    Also known as:

    • Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Neck Lump Removal
    • Chest Wall Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm

    Does Dr. Kashiwazaki accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kashiwazaki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 647-2117 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kashiwazaki accept in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Kashiwazaki in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Boeing

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Carilion Clinic

    • Community Health Plan of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kashiwazaki's office located?

    Dr. Ryota Kashiwazaki's Primary Practice

    203 Lothrop St Ste 500

    Pittsburgh, PA 15213

    (412) 647-2117

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    Dr. Ryota Kashiwazaki's Practice 2

    4800 Sand Point Way NE

    Seattle, WA 98105

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

    Dr. Kashiwazaki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225449572.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kashiwazaki?

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

    What is Dr. Ryota Kashiwazaki's specialty?

    Dr. Kashiwazaki is a Otolaryngologist near Pittsburgh, PA. 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. Kashiwazaki to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ryota Kashiwazaki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Kashiwazaki is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Seattle Childrens Hospital, Island Health - Care Courageously. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Ryota Kashiwazaki accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Ryota Kashiwazaki is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ryota Kashiwazaki offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kashiwazaki's office at (412) 647-2117 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ryota Kashiwazaki?

    Please contact Dr. Kashiwazaki's office at (412) 647-2117 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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