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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Guo, Otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Theresa Guo, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Guo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guo’s office at (410) 955-1686.
What languages does Dr. Guo speak?
Dr. Guo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Guo typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Guo 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. Guo. 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:
- 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:
- Oral Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Mouth Malignancy
- Oral Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
- C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
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:
- Oral and Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Lip Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85819: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx
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:
- Throat Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
ICD-10 Codes:
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Guo typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Guo 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. Guo. 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:
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Video Swallowing Study
- Dysphagia Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
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:
- 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:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
Does Dr. Guo accept my insurance?
Dr. Guo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 955-1686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Guo accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Guo in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Guo's office located?
Dr. Theresa Guo's Primary Practice
3914 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste A132
San Diego, CA 92123
(410) 955-1686
What is Dr. Guo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Guo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255694196.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guo
What is Dr. Theresa Guo's specialty?
Dr. Guo is a Otolaryngologist near San Diego, 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. Theresa Guo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Guo is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Chula Vista 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 Theresa Guo accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Theresa Guo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Theresa Guo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Guo's office at (410) 955-1686 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Theresa Guo?
Please contact Dr. Guo's office at (410) 955-1686 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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