Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ames, Otolaryngologist in Panorama City, CA?
Where did Dr. Ames go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
What languages does Dr. Ames speak?
Dr. Ames and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Ames typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Ames 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. Ames. 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:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
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
Also known as:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
Also known as:
- Nose Wound
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Wounds and Injuries
- Open injury to nose
- Nose trauma
- Cut on nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0120XA: Unspecified open wound of nose, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Ames typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Ames 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. Ames. 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:
- Nose Job with Septum Repair
- Primary Rhinoplasty
- Septorhinoplasty
- Nasal Reshaping
- Cosmetic Nose Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30420: Rhinoplasty, primary; including major septal repair
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
- Inferior turbinate ablation
- Nasal passage opening surgery
- Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
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:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Ames accept my insurance?
Dr. Ames accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 783-6151 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ames accept in Panorama City, CA?
Dr. Ames in Panorama City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
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Where is Dr. Ames' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ames affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ames has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ames's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245464098.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ames?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ames