31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blevins, Otologist & Neurotologist in Stanford, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Blevins?
Dr. Nikolas Blevins, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otologist & Neurotologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Blevins empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannoma, Cochlear Implants, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, Neurotology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford, CA community, Dr. Blevins is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Blevins board certified as an Otologist & Neurotologist?
Yes, Dr. Nikolas Blevins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Blevins speak?
Dr. Blevins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Blevins typically treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Blevins 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. Blevins. 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:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Mixed Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Combined Hearing Loss
- Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
- Mixed Type Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Blevins typically perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Blevins 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. Blevins. 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:
- Hearing Test for Implanted Device
- Electrocochleography (ECochG)
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Hearing Tests for Children
- Cochlear Implant Evaluation
- Auditory Implant Assessment
- Post-Implant Hearing Test
- ECochG
- Inner Ear Electrical Test
- Meniere's Disease Test
- Hearing Nerve Test
CPT Codes:
- 92626: Evaluation of auditory function for surgically implanted device(s) candidacy or postoperative status of a surgically implanted device(s); first hour
- 92584: Electrocochleography
Also known as:
- Cochlear Implant Reprogramming
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Implant Adjustment
- Hearing Implant Reprogramming
- Cochlear Device Tuning
CPT Codes:
- 92604: Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, age 7 years or older; subsequent reprogramming
Also known as:
- VEMP Balance Test
- Balance Tests
- Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential Test
- cVEMP Test
- oVEMP Test
- Inner Ear Balance Test
CPT Codes:
- 92519: Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) testing, with interpretation and report; cervical (cVEMP) and ocular (oVEMP)
Also known as:
- Basic Balance Test
- Balance Tests
- Vestibular Evaluation
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Nystagmus Test
CPT Codes:
- 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording
Also known as:
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
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:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Does Dr. Blevins accept my insurance?
Dr. Blevins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blevins accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Blevins in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blevins' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Blevins affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Blevins has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Blevins's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blevins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093863169.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blevins?
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