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Dr. Bassem Said, MD

Dr. Bassem Said, MD

Otolaryngologist

Brentwood, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Said, Otolaryngologist in Brentwood, CA?

    Dr. Bassem Said, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Brentwood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Said graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Otolaryngology; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Said is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Said’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Said’s office at (925) 516-4368.

    Where did Dr. Said go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Otolaryngology; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    • Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il | Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Said board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Bassem Said, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Said speak?

    Dr. Said and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Said typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Said 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. Said. 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:

    • Other Abnormal Hearing Sensations
    • Hearing Disorder
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Unusual Ear Sounds
    • Distorted Hearing
    • Auditory Hallucinations
    • Abnormal Auditory Perceptions
    • Ear Problems
    • Hearing Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H93293: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral
    • H93299: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, unspecified ear

    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:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    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:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Said typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Said 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. Said. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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. Said accept my insurance?

    Dr. Said accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 516-4368 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Said accept in Brentwood, CA?

    Dr. Said in Brentwood, 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

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Said's office located?

    Dr. Bassem Said's Primary Practice

    1240 Central Blvd Ste A2

    Brentwood, CA 94513

    (925) 516-4368

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    Dr. Bassem Said's Practice 2

    3701 Lone Tree Way

    Antioch, CA 94509

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    Dr. Bassem Said's Practice 3

    2637 Shadelands Dr

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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

    Dr. Said's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831118652.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Said?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Said

    What is Dr. Bassem Said's specialty?

    Dr. Said is an Otolaryngologist near Brentwood, 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. Bassem Said affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Said is affiliated with Sutter Delta Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Bassem Said accepting new patients in Brentwood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Bassem Said is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bassem Said offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Said's office at (925) 516-4368 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bassem Said?

    Please contact Dr. Said's office at (925) 516-4368 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Said's office located?

    Dr. Said's offices are located in Brentwood, CA, Antioch, CA, and Walnut Creek, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bassem Said have?

    Dr. Bassem Said is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.