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Who is Dr. Shibata, Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Seiji Shibata, MD, PHD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shibata is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shibata’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shibata’s office at (800) 872-2273.
What languages does Dr. Shibata speak?
Dr. Shibata and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Shibata typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shibata 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. Shibata. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Nerve hearing loss
- Inner ear hearing loss
- Permanent hearing loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Outer Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Otitis Externa
- External Ear Infection
- Swimmer's Ear
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
- H6090: Unspecified otitis externa, unspecified ear
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax
- Excessive Earwax
- Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6120: Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Shibata typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shibata 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. Shibata. 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 here.
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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
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. Shibata accept my insurance?
Dr. Shibata 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. Shibata accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Shibata 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shibata's office located?
Dr. Seiji Shibata also offers virtual visits
Dr. Seiji Shibata's Primary Practice
1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(800) 872-2273
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Seiji Shibata?
Dr. Shibata 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. Shibata's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shibata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750674370.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shibata?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shibata
What is Dr. Seiji Shibata's specialty?
Dr. Shibata is a Otolaryngologist near Los Angeles, 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 this Dr. Seiji Shibata affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shibata is affiliated with Usc Arcadia Hospital, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Seiji Shibata accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Seiji Shibata is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Seiji Shibata offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shibata, or call (800) 872-2273 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Seiji Shibata?
Yes, Dr. Shibata offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Shibata, or call (800) 872-2273 for more information.
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