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Dr. Christopher Walz, MD

Dr. Christopher Walz, MD

Otolaryngologist

Rancho Mirage, CA

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 1 additional practice location. 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 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 an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Walz typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Walz typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    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:

    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;

    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:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    39000 Bob Hope Dr Ste 301

    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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    What hospitals are Dr. Walz affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Walz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Eisenhower,La Quinta, CA
    Eisenhower Health Center At Sunrise,Palm Springs, CA
    Rancho Mirage Medical Center,Rancho Mirage, CA

    What is Dr. Walz's NPI number?A 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 an Otolaryngologist near Rancho Mirage, 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 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Christopher Walz?

    Please contact Dr. Walz's office at (760) 340-4566 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Walz's office located?

    Dr. Walz's office is located in Rancho Mirage, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Walz have?

    Dr. Christopher Walz is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.