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Dr. Akina Tamaki

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tamaki, Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Akina Tamaki is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tamaki is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tamaki’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tamaki’s office at (216) 778-5791.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tamaki?

    Dr. Akina Tamaki 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. Tamaki empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Tamaki is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Tamaki speak?

    Dr. Tamaki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Japanese

    What conditions does Dr. Tamaki treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Tamaki 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. Tamaki. 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:

    • Oral Cancer
    • Side of Tongue Cancer
    • Tongue Cancer
    • Mouth Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
    • Oral Cavity Cancer
    • Mouth Malignancy
    • Oral Carcinoma
    • Tongue Carcinoma
    • Lateral Tongue Carcinoma
    • Malignant Tumor on Side of Tongue
    • Cancer on tongue border

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
    • C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
    • C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
    • C021: Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Oral Cancer
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer
    • Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
    • Tonsil Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
    • Pharyngeal Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
    • C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
    • C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Other Mouth Lesions
    • Mouth Disorder
    • Oral Sores
    • Mouth Ulcers
    • Abnormalities in Mouth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K1379: Other lesions of oral mucosa

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Other Salivary Gland Problems
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Salivary Gland Issues
    • Saliva Gland Ailments
    • Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K118: Other diseases of salivary glands

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp SCC
    • Neck SCC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck

    Also known as:

    • Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
    • Melanoma
    • Scalp Melanoma
    • Neck Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Scalp
    • Skin Cancer of Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Tongue Disorder
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Tongue Problems
    • Tongue Ailments
    • Unspecified Tongue Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K148: Other diseases of tongue

    What procedures does Dr. Tamaki perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Tamaki 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. Tamaki. 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:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Cervical Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Voice Prosthetic Fitting
    • Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
    • Voice Device Assessment
    • Artificial Voice Fitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech

    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:

    • Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
    • Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;

    Also known as:

    • Tracheostomy Tube Change
    • Trach Tube Replacement
    • Temporary Tracheostomy Tube Change
    • Airway Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 31502: Tracheotomy tube change prior to establishment of fistula tract

    Also known as:

    • Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
    • Parotidectomy
    • Salivary gland tumor removal
    • Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
    • Lateral parotidectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve

    Does Dr. Tamaki accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tamaki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 778-5791 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tamaki accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Tamaki in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Tamaki's office located?

    Dr. Akina Tamaki's Primary Practice

    3509 N Broad St

    Philadelphia, PA 19140

    (216) 778-5791

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    Dr. Akina Tamaki's Practice 2

    2500 Metrohealth Dr

    Cleveland, OH 44109

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    Dr. Akina Tamaki's Practice 3

    11100 Euclid Ave Ste 3300A

    Cleveland, OH 44106

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    What is Dr. Tamaki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tamaki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922426394.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tamaki?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tamaki

    What is Dr. Akina Tamaki's specialty?

    Dr. Tamaki is a Otolaryngologist near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Tamaki to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Akina Tamaki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tamaki is affiliated with Fox Chase Cancer Center 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 Akina Tamaki accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Akina Tamaki is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Akina Tamaki offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tamaki's office at (216) 778-5791 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Akina Tamaki?

    Please contact Dr. Tamaki's office at (216) 778-5791 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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