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Dr. Kathleen Tibbetts, MD

Philadelphia, PA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tibbetts, Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Kathleen Tibbetts, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tibbetts graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program. Dr. Tibbetts is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tibbetts’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tibbetts’s office at (215) 955-6056.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tibbetts?

    Dr. Kathleen Tibbetts, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tibbetts empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Endoscopic Surgery, Laryngeal Disorders, Taste & Smell Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Tibbetts is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program

    • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

    What languages does Dr. Tibbetts speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tibbetts treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Tibbetts 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. Tibbetts. 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:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Vocal Cord Disorder
    • One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Other Voice Problems
    • Vocal Cord Polyp
    • 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
    • Voice changes
    • Vocal issues
    • Resonance issues
    • Laryngeal polyp
    • Vocal fold polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
    • J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
    • R498: Other voice and resonance disorders
    • J381: Polyp of vocal cord and larynx

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Larynx Disorder
    • Laryngeal Spasm
    • Throat Disorder
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing
    • Voice box problems
    • Laryngeal conditions
    • Throat issues
    • Vocal cord spasm
    • Throat spasm
    • Laryngospasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J386: Stenosis of larynx
    • J387: Other diseases of larynx
    • J385: Laryngeal spasm

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Upper airway disease
    • Nose and throat conditions
    • Upper respiratory illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Early Stage Larynx Cancer
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer
    • Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
    • Precancerous Laryngeal Lesion
    • Stage 0 Larynx Cancer
    • Laryngeal Carcinoma in Situ
    • Voice Box Cancer in Situ

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
    • D020: Carcinoma in situ of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Having a Tracheostomy
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Trach tube
    • Tracheotomy
    • Tracheal opening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z930: Tracheostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Benign Larynx Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Throat Disorder
    • Non-cancerous voice box growth
    • Laryngeal benign neoplasm
    • Voice box lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D141: Benign neoplasm of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Diverticulum
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Pouch in the esophagus', 'Zenker's diverticulum
    • Esophageal pocket

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K225: Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    What procedures does Dr. Tibbetts perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Tibbetts 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. Tibbetts. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
    • 31561: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with arytenoidectomy; with operating microscope or telescope

    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:

    • Vocal Cord Repositioning Surgery
    • Vocal Cord Lesion Removal and Reconstruction
    • Medialization Laryngoplasty
    • Vocal Cord Paralysis Surgery
    • Voice Box Surgery
    • Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Surgery
    • Vocal Cord Polyp Removal
    • Voice Box Lesion Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 31591: Laryngoplasty, medialization, unilateral
    • 31545: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal of non-neoplastic lesion(s) of vocal cord; reconstruction with local tissue flap(s)

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
    • Vocal cord injection
    • Laryngeal injection
    • Voice box injection
    • Therapeutic laryngoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31573: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with therapeutic injection(s) (eg, chemodenervation agent or corticosteroid, injected percutaneous, transoral, or via endoscope channel), unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Voice Box Examination and Widening
    • Direct laryngoscopy with dilation
    • Larynx scope with widening
    • Tracheoscopy with dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 31528: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, initial

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Vocal cord augmentation
    • Larynx injection
    • Flexible scope vocal cord
    • Voice box injection
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31574: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with injection(s) for augmentation (eg, percutaneous, transoral), unilateral
    • 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:

    • Laser Removal of Throat Lesion
    • Flexible Laryngoscopy with Laser Ablation
    • Voice Box Lesion Removal (Laser)
    • Throat Lesion Destruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 31572: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with ablation or destruction of lesion(s) with laser, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
    • Voice box biopsy
    • Throat biopsy with scope
    • Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; 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:

    • Voice Box and Windpipe Widening
    • Laryngoscopy with Dilation
    • Tracheoscopy with Dilation
    • Airway Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 31529: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, subsequent

    Also known as:

    • Vagus Nerve Block Injection
    • Vagus Nerve Injection
    • Anesthetic Vagus Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Vagus Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64408: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; vagus nerve

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
    • Laryngeal Botox Injection
    • Voice Box Chemodenervation
    • Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed

    Does Dr. Tibbetts accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tibbetts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-6056 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tibbetts accept in Philadelphia, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Mattel Inc

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tibbetts' office located?

    Dr. Kathleen Tibbetts' Primary Practice

    925 Chestnut St Fl 6

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    (215) 955-6056

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    Dr. Kathleen Tibbetts' Practice 2

    12500 Dallas Pkwy

    Frisco, TX 75033

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    Dr. Kathleen Tibbetts' Practice 3

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd

    Dallas, TX 75390

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

    Dr. Tibbetts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750607669.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tibbetts?

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

    What is Dr. Kathleen Tibbetts's specialty?

    Dr. Tibbetts is a Otolaryngologist near Philadelphia, 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. Tibbetts to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kathleen Tibbetts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tibbetts is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Kathleen Tibbetts accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Tibbetts is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathleen Tibbetts offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tibbetts's office at (215) 955-6056 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Tibbetts?

    Please contact Dr. Tibbetts's office at (215) 955-6056 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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