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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kohn, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Jocelyn Kohn, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kohn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kohn’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kohn’s office at (650) 723-0457.
What languages does Dr. Kohn speak?
Dr. Kohn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kohn treat?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kohn 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. Kohn. 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 Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Having Ear Tubes
- Tympanostomy tubes
- Grommets
- Ventilation tubes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9622: Myringotomy tube(s) status
Also known as:
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Tongue-Tie
- Laryngomalacia at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tongue Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Ankyloglossia
- Short Lingual Frenulum
- Tied Tongue
- Floppy Larynx (Congenital)
- Soft Voice Box Cartilage
- Congenital Laryngomalacia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q381: Ankyloglossia
- Q315: Congenital laryngomalacia
Also known as:
- Mouth Breathing
- Stridor
- Breathing Problems
- Oral breathing
- Breathing through mouth
- Chronic mouth breathing
- High-pitched breathing sound
- Wheezing (harsh)
- Noisy breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R065: Mouth breathing
- R061: Stridor
Also known as:
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Tonsillitis
- Persistent tonsil infection
- Long-term tonsil inflammation
- Recurrent tonsillitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3501: Chronic tonsillitis
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Kohn perform?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kohn 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. Kohn. 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:
- 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 (Age 12 or Older)
- Adenoid Removal for Children (Secondary)
- Pediatric Adenoidectomy
- Adenoid Surgery for Kids
- Removal of Adenoids
- Adult Adenoidectomy
- Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
- Adenoid Gland Excision
- Adenoidectomy
- Child adenoid surgery
- Repeat adenoid removal
- Adenoid removal for kids
CPT Codes:
- 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
- 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over
- 42835: Adenoidectomy, 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:
- Frenum Revision Surgery (Tongue or Lip Tie)
- Frenectomy
- Z-plasty frenum
- Tongue tie surgery
- Lip tie revision
CPT Codes:
- 41520: Frenoplasty (surgical revision of frenum, eg, with Z-plasty)
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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- 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:
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
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)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
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 Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Kohn accept my insurance?
Dr. Kohn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-0457 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kohn accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Kohn in Palo Alto, 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
City of Hartford
Contra Costa
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
MAPFRE
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kohn's office located?
What is Dr. Kohn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kohn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972997369.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kohn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kohn
What is Dr. Jocelyn Kohn's specialty?
Dr. Kohn is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Palo Alto, CA. 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. Kohn to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jocelyn Kohn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kohn is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital 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 Jocelyn Kohn accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jocelyn Kohn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jocelyn Kohn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kohn's office at (650) 723-0457 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jocelyn Kohn?
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