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Dr. Philip Weissbrod, MD

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Dr. Philip Weissbrod, MD

San Diego, CA

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 1 additional practice location. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare 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 and 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, and 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 an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Weissbrod typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Vocal Cord Disorder
    • One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Other Voice Problems
    • 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

    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

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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. Weissbrod typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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 Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    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:

    • 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 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
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    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. 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.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

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    Dr. Philip Weissbrod's Practice 2

    3855 Health Sciences Dr Ste 8220

    La Jolla, CA 92093

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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

    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.

    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 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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    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Otolaryngologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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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