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Who is Dr. Rafii, Otolaryngologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Benjamin Rafii, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rafii graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York University School of Medicine Program. Dr. Rafii is fluent in English, Persian, Samoan, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rafii’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. Rafii’s office at (310) 540-2111.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rafii?
Dr. Benjamin Rafii, 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. Rafii empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laryngeal Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders, Vocal Cord Paralysis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Torrance/CA community, Dr. Rafii is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Rafii go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rafii speak?
Dr. Rafii and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Samoan
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rafii treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Rafii 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. Rafii. 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
- 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:
- 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:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
- Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing in throat
- Esophageal swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
- R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Persistent laryngitis
- Long-term voice box inflammation
- Chronic hoarseness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J370: Chronic laryngitis
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
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 Dr. Rafii perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Rafii 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. Rafii. 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:
- 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:
- Windpipe Puncture for Fluid or Medicine
- Percutaneous tracheal puncture
- Transtracheal aspiration
- Windpipe injection
CPT Codes:
- 31612: Tracheal Puncture, Percutaneous With Transtracheal Aspiration And/Or Injection
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
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:
- 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:
- Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
- Intranasal lesion excision
- Nasal growth removal
- Laser treatment for nasal lesion
- Nose polyp removal
CPT Codes:
- 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
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 Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Endoscopy
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- FEES Test
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Video Swallowing Study
- Dysphagia Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
- 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
Also known as:
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Video Endoscopy for Swallowing
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92613: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording; interpretation and report only
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Completion Thyroidectomy
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Remaining Thyroid Removal
- Second Thyroid Surgery
- Total Thyroidectomy after Partial
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
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 Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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:
- Complex Cleaning of Mastoid Cavity
- Mastoid Debridement
- Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
- Mastoidectomy Site Care
CPT Codes:
- 69222: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, complex (eg, with anesthesia or more than routine cleaning)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
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
Also known as:
- Esophagus Dilation with Balloon (Rigid Scope)
- Esophageal Stricture Dilation
- Throat Narrowing Treatment
- Rigid Esophagoscopy with Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 43195: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; with balloon dilation (less than 30 mm diameter)
Does Dr. Rafii accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafii accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 540-2111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rafii accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Rafii in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rafii's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Rafii's Primary Practice
20911 Earl St Ste 340
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 540-2111
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Benjamin Rafii an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Rafii has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Rafii, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Dr. Rafii's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770711277.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rafii?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rafii
What is Dr. Benjamin Rafii's specialty?
Dr. Rafii is a Otolaryngologist near Torrance, 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. Rafii to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Rafii affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rafii is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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 Benjamin Rafii accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Rafii is accepting new patients at this time.
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