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Dr. Sumana Jothi, MD

Otolaryngologist

Danville, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jothi, Otolaryngologist in Danville, CA?

    Dr. Sumana Jothi, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Danville, CA. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Jothi is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jothi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jothi’s office at (619) 543-5910.

    Is Dr. Jothi board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Sumana Jothi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Jothi speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Jothi typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Jothi 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. Jothi. 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:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Vocal Cord Disorder
    • One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Voice Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Voice problems
    • Vocal fold issues
    • Throat conditions
    • Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
    • Paralyzed vocal cord
    • Single vocal cord paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
    • J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Throat Disorder
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J386: Stenosis of larynx

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Jothi typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Jothi 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. Jothi. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    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

    Also known as:

    • Voice and Resonance Analysis
    • Voice Disorder Evaluation
    • Speech Resonance Assessment
    • Vocal Quality Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance

    Also known as:

    • Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
    • Direct laryngoscopy with injection
    • Vocal cord augmentation
    • Voice box injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
    • Vocal Cord Stripping
    • Epiglottis Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
    • Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
    • Vocal Cord Exam
    • Throat Scope with Strobe Light
    • Voice Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy

    Also known as:

    • Vocal Cord Repositioning Surgery
    • Medialization Laryngoplasty
    • Vocal Cord Paralysis Surgery
    • Voice Box Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31591: Laryngoplasty, medialization, unilateral

    Does Dr. Jothi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jothi 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. Jothi accept in Danville, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Central Health

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Jothi's office located?

    Dr. Sumana Jothi's Primary Practice

    1320 El Capitan Dr Ste 120

    Danville, CA 94526

    (619) 543-5910

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

    Dr. Jothi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609931484.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jothi?

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

    What is Dr. Sumana Jothi's specialty?

    Dr. Jothi is an Otolaryngologist near Danville, CA.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Sumana Jothi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jothi is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Sutter Solano Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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. Sumana Jothi accepting new patients in Danville, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sumana Jothi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sumana Jothi offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sumana Jothi?

    Please contact Dr. Jothi's office at (619) 543-5910 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jothi's office located?

    Dr. Jothi's office is located in Danville, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sumana Jothi have?

    Dr. Sumana Jothi is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.