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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kita, Otolaryngologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Ashley Kita is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kita is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kita’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kita’s office at (310) 465-2255.
What languages does Dr. Kita speak?
Dr. Kita and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Kita typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kita 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. Kita. 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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Hearing Loss in Both Ears
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Bilateral Deafness
- Hearing Impairment Both Sides
- Poor Hearing in Both Ears
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Pharynx Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Throat conditions
- Pharyngeal diseases
- Problems with the pharynx
ICD-10 Codes:
- J392: Other diseases of pharynx
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Kita typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kita 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. Kita. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
- DISE Procedure
- Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
- Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
- Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea
CPT Codes:
- 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic
Also known as:
- Cranial Nerve Repair
- Cranial Nerve Neuroplasty
- Cranial Nerve Transposition
- Nerve Surgery in Head
CPT Codes:
- 64716: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; cranial nerve (specify)
Does Dr. Kita accept my insurance?
Dr. Kita accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 465-2255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kita accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Kita in Torrance, 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kita's office located?
Dr. Ashley Kita's Primary Practice
23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 180
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 465-2255
What is Dr. Kita's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kita's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578950531.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kita?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kita
What is Dr. Ashley Kita's specialty?
Dr. Kita is a Otolaryngologist near Torrance, 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. Ashley Kita affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kita is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Torrance Memorial 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 Ashley Kita accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ashley Kita is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ashley Kita offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kita's office at (310) 465-2255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ashley Kita?
Please contact Dr. Kita's office at (310) 465-2255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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