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Dr. Alen Cohen, MD

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Dr. Alen Cohen, MD

West Hills, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    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.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cohen?

    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

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nosebleed
    • Nasal Polyp
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage
    • Nose polyp
    • Nasal growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
    • R040: Epistaxis
    • J330: Polyp of nasal cavity

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • 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
    • 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
    • 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
    • 30560: Lysis intranasal synechia

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 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.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Cohen's office located?

    Southern California Sinus Institute

    7345 Medical Center Drive, Suite 510

    West Hills, CA 91307

    (818) 888-7878

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 2 reviews

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    Office Experience

    90% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    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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    Wait Times

    80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    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.

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    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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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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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