Dr. Alexander Markarian, MD
Los Angeles, CA
19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Markarian, Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Alexander Markarian, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Markarian graduated from The Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Otolaryngology Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, General Surgery. Dr. Markarian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Markarian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Markarian’s office at (800) 872-2273.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Markarian?
Dr. Alexander Markarian, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist 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. Markarian empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Blepharoplasty, Facelift, Facial Paralysis, Facial Plastic Surgery, Facial Reconstruction, Nose Job/Rhinoplasty, Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Revision Rhinoplasty, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Markarian is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Markarian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Lasky Clinic | Lasky Clinic
Residency: Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Otolaryngology Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, General Surgery | University Of S Ca/Lac and Usc | LAC + USC Medical Center | LAC+USC Medical Center
Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa | The Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Markarian speak?
Dr. Markarian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Markarian treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Markarian 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. Markarian. 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:
- 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:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
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:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acquired Nose Deformity
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nose shape change
- Deformed nose
- Nasal deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M950: Acquired deformity of nose
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- Respiratory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
- Lung surgery aftercare
- Breathing system recovery
- Respiratory post-op care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
- Z48813: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the respiratory system
Also known as:
- Nasal Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Nose
- Nose Bone Break
- Fractured Nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Atypical Facial Pain
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain
- Chronic Facial Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G501: Atypical facial pain
Also known as:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
Also known as:
- Facial Nerve Disorder
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Facial Neuropathy', 'Bell's Palsy
- Cranial Nerve VII Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G519: Disorder of facial nerve, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Muscle, Fascia, or Tendon Injury
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Soft Tissue Injury
- Neck Muscle Damage
- Neck Tendon Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S168XXA: Other specified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter
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:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
What procedures does Dr. Markarian perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Markarian 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. Markarian. 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:
- 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:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
- Nose Job with Septum Repair
- Major Revision Rhinoplasty
- 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
- Primary Rhinoplasty
- Septorhinoplasty
- Nasal Reshaping
- Cosmetic Nose Surgery
- Secondary Nose Job
- Complex Nose Reshaping
- Nasal Tip Revision Surgery
- Corrective Rhinoplasty
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)
- 30420: Rhinoplasty, primary; including major septal repair
- 30450: Rhinoplasty, secondary; major revision (nasal tip work and osteotomies)
Also known as:
- Removal of Nasal Turbinate
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Turbinate Reduction
- Inferior Turbinate Excision
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
CPT Codes:
- 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Surgical Nasal Endoscopy for Nosebleed Control
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Nosebleed Treatment
- Nasal Hemorrhage Control Endoscopy
- Surgical Sinus Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31238: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with control of nasal hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Multiple Skin Lesion Injections
- Intralesional Injections (Multiple)
- Injections for Skin Growths
- Steroid Injections for Skin
CPT Codes:
- 11901: Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Suture or Staple Removal
- Stitch Removal
- Wound Staple Removal
- Post-Surgical Suture Removal
- Non-Anesthetic Suture Removal
CPT Codes:
- 15853: Removal of sutures or staples not requiring anesthesia (List separately in addition to E/M code)
Also known as:
- Composite Skin Graft (Ear/Nose)
- Ear Reconstruction Graft
- Nose Reconstruction Graft
- Full Thickness Composite Graft
- Complex Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15760: Graft; composite (eg, full thickness of external ear or nasal ala), including primary closure, donor area
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Facial Bone Augmentation
- Facial Osteoplasty
- Facial Bone Graft
- Facial Implant Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21208: Osteoplasty, facial bones; augmentation (autograft, allograft, or prosthetic implant)
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
Does Dr. Markarian accept my insurance?
Dr. Markarian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 872-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Markarian accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Markarian in Los Angeles, 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
Alliant Techsystems
Altamed Health Services
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Markarian's office located?
Dr. Alexander Markarian also offers virtual visits
Dr. Alexander Markarian's Primary Practice
1450 San Pablo St Ste 5100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(800) 872-2273
Dr. Alexander Markarian's Practice 2
1540 Alcazar St Ste 204M
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(323) 442-5790
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Alexander Markarian?
Dr. Markarian has appointments available at his Los Angeles, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Markarian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Markarian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083635544.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Markarian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Markarian
What is Dr. Alexander Markarian's specialty?
Dr. Markarian is a Otolaryngologist near Los Angeles, 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. Markarian to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Markarian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Markarian is affiliated with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital 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 Alexander Markarian accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Markarian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Markarian offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Markarian, or call (800) 872-2273 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Markarian?
Yes, Dr. Markarian offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Markarian, or call (800) 872-2273 for more information.
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