Who is Dr. Kulbersh, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Brian Kulbersh, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Dr. Kulbersh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kulbersh’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kulbersh’s office at (205) 638-4949.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kulbersh?
Dr. Brian Kulbersh, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Kulbersh empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Ear Disorders, Head & Neck Tumors, Hemangiomas, Laryngeal Reconstruction, Sinus Disorders, Tracheal Surgery, Vascular Malformations/Birthmarks, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Birmingham/AL community, Dr. Kulbersh is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Kulbersh board certified as a Pediatric Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Kulbersh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Kulbersh speak?
Dr. Kulbersh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kulbersh treat?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kulbersh 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. Kulbersh. 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.
J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
Snoring
Loud breathing during sleep
Noisy sleep
Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
Enlarged Adenoids
Adenoids
Adenoid hypertrophy
Swollen adenoids
Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
Enlarged Tonsils
Tonsil hypertrophy
Swollen tonsils
Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
Post-Treatment Check-up
Aftercare Visit
Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
Nosebleed
Nose Injuries and Disorder
Epistaxis
Bleeding nose
Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
Fluid in Middle Ear
Ear Infection
Serous otitis media
Ear effusion
ICD-10 Codes:
H6503: Acute serous otitis media, 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:
Tongue-Tie
Birth Defects
Tongue Disorder
Ankyloglossia
Short Lingual Frenulum
Tied Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
Q381: Ankyloglossia
Also known as:
Recurrent Strep Throat
Streptococcal Infection
Tonsillitis
Repeated Strep Throat
Chronic Strep Tonsillitis
Frequent Strep Throat
ICD-10 Codes:
J0301: Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis
Also known as:
Conductive Hearing Loss
Hearing Disorder and Deafness
Nonsyndromic hearing loss
Sound transmission hearing loss
Outer or middle ear hearing loss
Temporary hearing loss
ICD-10 Codes:
H902: Conductive hearing loss, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Kulbersh perform?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kulbersh 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. Kulbersh. 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:
Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
Anesthesia
Tympanostomy with Tubes
Myringotomy with Tube Placement
Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
Eardrum Repair
Eardrum Repair Surgery
Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
Removal of Growth from Outer Ear Canal
Tympanoplasty
Perforated Eardrum Repair
Myringoplasty
Middle Ear Repair
Eardrum Reconstruction
Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
Eardrum Repair without Ossicular Reconstruction
Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
External auditory canal lesion excision
Ear canal tumor removal
Soft tissue removal ear canal
CPT Codes:
69610: Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site preparation of perforation for closure, with or without patch
69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
69641: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); 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
69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Also known as:
Ear Foreign Body Removal (with General Anesthesia)
Anesthesia
Foreign Object Removal from Ear
Ear Canal Cleaning under Anesthesia
General Anesthesia for Ear Procedure
CPT Codes:
69205: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; with general anesthesia
Also known as:
Ear Drum Incision with Fluid Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
Myringotomy with Aspiration
Ear Tube Insertion (Myringotomy)
Eustachian Tube Inflation
CPT Codes:
69421: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation requiring general anesthesia
Also known as:
Foreign Body Removal from Ear Canal (Without General Anesthesia)
Ear Canal Foreign Object Removal
Remove Object from Ear
Earwax Removal
CPT Codes:
69200: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; without general anesthesia
Also known as:
Eardrum Repair (Myringoplasty)
Repair of Eardrum
Tympanic Membrane Repair
Drumhead Surgery
CPT Codes:
69620: Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and donor area)
Also known as:
Ear Drum Incision with Fluid Drainage or Eustachian Tube Inflation
Myringotomy
Ear Drum Puncture
Eustachian Tube Inflation
Ear Fluid Drainage
CPT Codes:
69420: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation
Also known as:
Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Adenoidectomy for Kids
T&A Surgery
CPT Codes:
42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12
Also known as:
Adenoid Removal for Children
Adenoid Removal for Children (Secondary)
Pediatric Adenoidectomy
Adenoid Surgery for Kids
Removal of Adenoids
Adenoidectomy
Child adenoid surgery
Repeat adenoid removal
Adenoid removal for kids
CPT Codes:
42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
42835: Adenoidectomy, secondary; younger than age 12
Also known as:
Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
Lip Tie Release (Frenotomy)
Frenum Removal
Lingual Frenectomy
Frenotomy
Tongue-Tie Surgery
Labial Frenum Incision
Lip Frenulum Release
Frenectomy
Frenulectomy
Lip tie release
Tongue tie release
CPT Codes:
41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)
40806: Incision of labial frenum (frenotomy)
40819: Excision of frenum, labial or buccal (frenumectomy, frenulectomy, frenectomy)
Also known as:
Tonsil Removal for Children Under 12
Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Child Tonsil Surgery
Tonsillectomy for Kids
CPT Codes:
42825: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; younger than age 12
Also known as:
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Tonsil and adenoid removal
T&A surgery
Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
Also known as:
Removal of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Removal of Branchial Cleft Cyst
Thyroglossal Cyst Excision
Neck Cyst Surgery
Thyroglossal Duct Sinus Removal
Branchial Cyst Excision
Congenital Neck Lump Removal
Branchial Vestige Removal
CPT Codes:
60280: Excision of thyroglossal duct cyst or sinus;
42810: Excision branchial cleft cyst or vestige, confined to skin and subcutaneous tissues
Also known as:
Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
Biopsy
Endoscopy
EGD with Biopsy
Gastroscopy with Biopsy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
Removal of Growth Inside the Mouth with Simple Repair
Oral Lesion Excision
Mouth Vestibule Lesion Removal
Buccal Mucosa Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
40812: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; with simple repair
Also known as:
Salivary Duct Dilation
Salivary gland duct widening
Catheterization of salivary duct
Salivary stone removal procedure
Blocked salivary duct treatment
CPT Codes:
42660: Dilation and catheterization of salivary duct, with or without injection
Also known as:
Removal of Branchial Cleft Cyst
Branchial Cleft Excision
Branchial Arch Anomaly Removal
Neck Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
42815: Excision branchial cleft cyst, vestige, or fistula, extending beneath subcutaneous tissues and/or into pharynx
Also known as:
Inhalation Breathing Treatment
Nebulizer Treatment
Aerosol Treatment
IPPB Treatment
Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
Continuous Pulse Oximetry
Pulse Oximetry
Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
Oximetry Test
Blood Oxygen Level Check
CPT Codes:
94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)
Also known as:
Auditory Evoked Potentials (Hearing Threshold)
Tympanometry
Hearing Tests for Adults
Hearing Tests for Children
AEP Hearing Test
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Hearing Threshold Estimation
Impedance Audiometry
Middle Ear Test
Ear Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
92652: Auditory evoked potentials; for threshold estimation at multiple frequencies, with interpretation and report
92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
Also known as:
Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy
Biopsy
Cervical Lymph Node Excision
Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
Deep Cervical Node Removal
Superficial Lymph Node Excision
Open Lymph Node Biopsy
Lymph Gland Biopsy
CPT Codes:
38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
Also known as:
Ear, Nose, and Throat Exam Under Anesthesia
Anesthesia
ENT exam with anesthesia
Laryngoscopy under anesthesia
Otoscopy under anesthesia
Throat exam under sedation
CPT Codes:
92502: Otolaryngologic examination under general anesthesia
Also known as:
Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
Dysphagia Tests
Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
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:
Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
Direct Laryngoscopy
Voice Box Exam
Larynx Scope
Tracheoscopy
Throat Scope
Larynx Examination
CPT Codes:
31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
31525: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, except newborn
Also known as:
Turbinate Reduction Surgery
Deviated Septum Repair
Nasal Turbinate Ablation
Inferior Turbinate Reduction
Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
Septoplasty
Nasal Septum Surgery
Submucous Resection of Septum
Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
Inferior turbinate ablation
Nasal passage opening surgery
Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
CPT Codes:
30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
Also known as:
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Fluoroscopy
Lung Scope with Cell Sample
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
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:
Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
Endoscopy
Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
Sinus Tissue Biopsy
Maxillary Sinus Surgery
Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
Sinus Clearance Surgery
Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
Maxillary sinus surgery
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
CPT Codes:
31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
Also known as:
Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Fluoroscopy
Bronchial lavage
BAL procedure
Lung washing
Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
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:
Simple Nosebleed Treatment
Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
Nosebleed Cautery
Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
Stop Nosebleed Procedure
CPT Codes:
30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method
Also known as:
Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
Direct laryngoscopy with injection
Vocal cord augmentation
Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
Laser Treatment for Skin Lesions
Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
Facial Lesion Excision
Ear Lesion Removal
Eyelid Lesion Surgery
Lip Lesion Removal
Vascular Lesion Destruction
Cutaneous Lesion Removal
Laser Skin Treatment
Skin Growth Removal
Facial Skin Growth Excision
Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
Eyelid Lesion Excision
Skin Growth Excision
Mole Removal (Small)
Benign Skin Lesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
17106: Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (eg, laser technique); less than 10 sq cm
11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
11420: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
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:
Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
Facial mole removal
Eyelid lesion excision
Lip lesion removal
Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
Multiple Skin Tag Removal
Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
Laser Treatment for Skin Lesions
Cutaneous Lesion Destruction
Laser Vascular Lesion Removal
Skin Growth Laser Treatment
CPT Codes:
17107: Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (eg, laser technique); 10.0 to 50.0 sq cm
Also known as:
Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Neck Lump Removal
Chest Wall Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Also known as:
Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
Excision of subcutaneous tumor
Neck mass removal
Chest wall tumor surgery
CPT Codes:
21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
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:
Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
Botox for Salivary Glands
Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
Parotid Gland Nerve Block
Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral
Does Dr. Kulbersh accept my insurance?
Dr. Kulbersh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 638-4949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kulbersh accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Kulbersh in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Kulbersh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kulbersh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053520312.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kulbersh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kulbersh
What is Dr. Brian Kulbersh's specialty?
Dr. Kulbersh is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Birmingham, AL.
A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing. Contact Dr. Kulbersh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Kulbersh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kulbersh is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
Children's Hospital of Alabama.
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,
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Is Brian Kulbersh accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Brian Kulbersh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Kulbersh offer online booking?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Kulbersh have?
Dr. Brian Kulbersh is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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