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Who is Dr. Chen, Otolaryngologist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Si Chen, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (352) 273-5199.
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Chen typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chen 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. Chen. 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.
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Mixed Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Combined Hearing Loss
- Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
- Mixed Type Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Skin Cyst in Left Ear
- Ear Infection
- Cholesteatoma Left Ear
- Left Ear Growth
- Skin Cell Growth in Left Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7192: Unspecified cholesteatoma, left ear
Also known as:
- Cholesteatoma
- Ear Infection
- Skin cyst in ear
- Pearl tumor
- Benign ear growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7191: Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear
Also known as:
- Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
- Ear Disorder
- Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
- Hole in Left Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7292: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear
Also known as:
- Perforated Eardrum
- Ear Disorder
- Ruptured eardrum
- Hole in eardrum
- Tympanic membrane tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7291: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Chen typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chen 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. Chen. 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.
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; 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:
- 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:
- 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 and Mastoid Bone Repair with Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Tympanomastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Canal Wall Tympanoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 69644: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with ossicular chain reconstruction
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:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 273-5199 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Chen in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Health Plan
Cigna Group
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd Ste 100371
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 273-5199
What is Dr. Chen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407121742.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chen
What is Dr. Si Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Otolaryngologist near Gainesville, FL.
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. Si Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands Hospital, Adventhealth Orlando. 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, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Si Chen accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Si Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Si Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (352) 273-5199 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Si Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (352) 273-5199 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Chen
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd Ste 100371
Gainesville, FL 32610