Who is Dr. Cohen, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in West Hills, CA?
Dr. Alen Cohen, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Cohen graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Otolaryngology.
Dr. Cohen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cohen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cohen’s office at (818) 888-7878.
Dr. Alen Cohen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 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. Cohen empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Balloon Sinuplasty, Balloon Sinuplasty, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the West Hills/CA community, Dr. Cohen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cohen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Otolaryngology | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals | U.C.L.A. Medical Center | Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program 1
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Cohen board certified as a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Alen Cohen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Cohen speak?
Dr. Cohen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cohen treat?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Cohen 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. Cohen. 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:
Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Chronic sinus infection
Long-term sinus problems
Persistent sinus inflammation
Sinus Infection
Rhinosinusitis
Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
J328: Other chronic sinusitis
Also known as:
Headache
Head pain
Cephalalgia
Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
R519: Headache, unspecified
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
K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
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 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:
Chronic Sore Throat
Sore Throat
Chronic pharyngitis
Persistent throat pain
Throat inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
J312: Chronic pharyngitis
What procedures does Dr. Cohen perform?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Cohen 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. Cohen. 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:
Maxillary Sinus Dilation
Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Endoscopy
Balloon Sinus Dilation
Sinus Endoscopy
Maxillary Sinus Surgery
Transnasal Sinus Dilation
Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Anterior Ethmoidectomy
Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
Sinus Tissue Biopsy
Total Ethmoidectomy
Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
Sinus Exploration
Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
Sinus Clearance Surgery
CPT Codes:
31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
Also known as:
Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
Inferior Turbinate Resection
Turbinate Reduction
Nasal Airway Surgery
Intranasal lesion excision
Nasal growth removal
Laser treatment for nasal lesion
Nose polyp removal
CPT Codes:
30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
Also known as:
Frontal and Sphenoid Sinus Dilation
Endoscopy
Balloon Sinus Dilation
Sinus Ostia Enlargement
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
31298: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal and sphenoid sinus ostia
Also known as:
Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
Nasal Endoscopy with Nerve Freezing (Cryoablation)
Endoscopy
Sinus Endoscopy
Nasal Polyp Removal
Sinus Biopsy
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Concha Bullosa Resection
Turbinate Reduction Surgery
Posterior nasal nerve cryoablation
Nasal nerve destruction
Endoscopic cryoablation for nose
CPT Codes:
31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
31243: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with destruction by cryoablation, posterior nasal nerve
Also known as:
Deviated Septum Repair
Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
Nasal Turbinate Fracture
Nasal Adhesion Removal
Septoplasty
Nasal Septum Surgery
Submucous Resection of Septum
Nose Septum Straightening
Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
Spreader Grafting (Nose)
Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction
Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
Intranasal synechia lysis
Nasal scar tissue removal
Nose adhesion surgery
Release of nasal adhesions
CPT Codes:
30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
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:
Lingual Tonsil Removal
Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
Tongue tonsil surgery
Excision of lingual tonsil
Destruction of lingual tonsil
Base of tongue tonsillectomy
Tonsil Removal
Adult Tonsillectomy
Throat Surgery for Tonsils
CPT Codes:
42870: Excision or destruction lingual tonsil, any method (separate procedure)
42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
Adenoid Removal (Age 12+)
Secondary Adenoidectomy
Adult Adenoid Removal
Adenoid Surgery (Older Child/Adult)
Removal of Adenoids
CPT Codes:
42836: Adenoidectomy, secondary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
Nasal Septum Cartilage Graft
Nose Cartilage Graft
Septal Cartilage Repair
Nasal Reconstruction with Cartilage
CPT Codes:
20912: Cartilage graft; nasal septum
Also known as:
Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Bilateral Eustachian Tube Dilation
Nasal Endoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
Ear Tube Widening
CPT Codes:
69706: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); bilateral
Does Dr. Cohen accept my insurance?
Dr. Cohen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 888-7878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cohen accept in West Hills, CA?
Dr. Cohen in West Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
90% 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
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
80% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Alen Cohen an Excellent
overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Cohen has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Cohen, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
What is Dr. Cohen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cohen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003934258.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cohen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cohen
What is Dr. Alen Cohen's specialty?
Dr. Cohen is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near West Hills, CA.
A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Contact Dr. Cohen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alen Cohen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cohen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
UCLA West Valley Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana 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.
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Is Alen Cohen accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alen Cohen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alen Cohen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cohen's office at (818) 888-7878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alen Cohen?
Please contact Dr. Cohen's office at (818) 888-7878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alen Cohen have?
Dr. Alen Cohen is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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