14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Weissbrod, Otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Philip Weissbrod, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Weissbrod graduated from Director, Center for Voice and Swallowing. Dr. Weissbrod is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Weissbrod’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Weissbrod’s office at (800) 926-8273.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Weissbrod?
Dr. Philip Weissbrod, 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. Weissbrod empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders, Voice Disorders/Professional Voice Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Weissbrod is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Weissbrod go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York | University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle | Director, Center for Voice and Swallowing | Assistant Professor of Surgery
Is Dr. Weissbrod board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Philip Weissbrod, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Weissbrod speak?
Dr. Weissbrod and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Weissbrod treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Weissbrod 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. Weissbrod. 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
- 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
- Voice changes
- Vocal issues
- Resonance issues
- Laryngeal polyp
- Vocal fold polyp
- Laryngeal paralysis
- Voice box paralysis
- Vocal cord immobility
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
- J3802: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Larynx Narrowing
- Larynx Disorder
- Laryngeal Spasm
- Pharynx Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Laryngeal stenosis
- Narrowed voice box
- Airway narrowing
- Voice box problems
- Laryngeal conditions
- Throat issues
- Vocal cord spasm
- Throat spasm
- Laryngospasm
- Throat conditions
- Pharyngeal diseases
- Problems with the pharynx
ICD-10 Codes:
- J386: Stenosis of larynx
- J387: Other diseases of larynx
- J385: Laryngeal spasm
- J392: Other diseases of pharynx
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
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:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
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
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Weissbrod perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Weissbrod 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. Weissbrod. 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:
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Video Swallowing Study
- Dysphagia Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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:
- Laryngeal Function Study
- Voice box function test
- Aerodynamic voice testing
- Acoustic voice analysis
- Vocal cord function test
CPT Codes:
- 92520: Laryngeal function studies (ie, aerodynamic testing and acoustic testing)
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:
- Voice Prosthetic Fitting
- Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
- Voice Device Assessment
- Artificial Voice Fitting
CPT Codes:
- 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech
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:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Larynx injection
- Flexible scope vocal cord
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
- 31574: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with injection(s) for augmentation (eg, percutaneous, transoral), unilateral
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:
- 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:
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
CPT Codes:
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
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 Lesion Removal and Reconstruction
- Vocal Cord Repositioning Surgery
- Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Surgery
- Vocal Cord Polyp Removal
- Voice Box Lesion Repair
- Medialization Laryngoplasty
- Vocal Cord Paralysis Surgery
- Voice Box Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 31591: Laryngoplasty, medialization, 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:
- 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:
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
- Voice Box Exam
- Larynx Scope
- Tracheoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
- Cervical Corpectomy
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Vertebral Body Resection
CPT Codes:
- 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Balloon Dilation
- Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Dilation
- Stretched Esophagus Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 43220: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Nasal Esophagus Scope
- Transnasal Esophagoscopy
- Flexible Esophagoscopy
- Diagnostic Esophagus Scope
- Esophagus Exam Through Nose
CPT Codes:
- 43197: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transnasal; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Does Dr. Weissbrod accept my insurance?
Dr. Weissbrod accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Weissbrod accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Weissbrod in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Humana
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Where is Dr. Weissbrod's office located?
Dr. Philip Weissbrod's Primary Practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(800) 926-8273
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
60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Philip Weissbrod an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Weissbrod 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. Weissbrod, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Dr. Weissbrod's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366590853.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Weissbrod?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Weissbrod
What is Dr. Philip Weissbrod's specialty?
Dr. Weissbrod is a Otolaryngologist near San Diego, 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. Weissbrod to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Philip Weissbrod affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Weissbrod is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UC San Diego Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Philip Weissbrod accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Philip Weissbrod is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Philip Weissbrod offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Weissbrod's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Philip Weissbrod?
Please contact Dr. Weissbrod's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Philip Weissbrod have?
Dr. Philip Weissbrod is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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