Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walz, Otolaryngologist in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Dr. Christopher Walz, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Rancho Mirage, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Walz graduated from KECK SCH OF MED OF THE USC and completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Walz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walz’s office at (760) 340-4566.
Where did Dr. Walz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke University Medical Center | Duke University - School of Medicine
Medical School: KECK SCH OF MED OF THE USC | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Walz board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Walz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Walz speak?
Dr. Walz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Walz treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Walz 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. Walz. 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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Voice Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
- Paralyzed vocal cord
- Single vocal cord paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
- J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Rhinosinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J328: Other chronic sinusitis
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
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:
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Tonsillitis
- Persistent tonsil infection
- Long-term tonsil inflammation
- Recurrent tonsillitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3501: Chronic tonsillitis
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- BPPV
- Positional vertigo
- Inner ear dizziness
- Crystal ear problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8110: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
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:
- Other Eustachian Tube Problems
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Ear Tube Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Walz perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Walz 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. Walz. 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 Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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:
- 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:
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
- Endoscopy
- FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy
Also known as:
- Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Concha Bullosa Resection
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
Also known as:
- Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy for Kids
- T&A Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
- Tonsil Removal
- Adult Tonsillectomy
- Throat Surgery for Tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Tonsil and adenoid removal
- T&A surgery
- Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
- Adult Adenoidectomy
- Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
- Adenoid Gland Excision
CPT Codes:
- 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Does Dr. Walz accept my insurance?
Dr. Walz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 340-4566 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walz accept in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Dr. Walz in Rancho Mirage, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Walz's office located?
Dr. Christopher Walz's Primary Practice
71687 Highway 111 Ste 101
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 340-4566
What is Dr. Walz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205989514.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walz
What is Dr. Christopher Walz's specialty?
Dr. Walz is a Otolaryngologist near Rancho Mirage, 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. Walz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Walz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walz is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Christopher Walz accepting new patients in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Walz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Walz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walz's office at (760) 340-4566 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Walz?
Please contact Dr. Walz's office at (760) 340-4566 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Walz have?
Dr. Christopher Walz is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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