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Dr. Melissa Zheng, MD

Scottsdale, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zheng, Otolaryngologist in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Melissa Zheng, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Zheng is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zheng’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zheng’s office at (206) 520-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Zheng speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zheng treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Zheng 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. Zheng. 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:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Vocal Cord Disorder
    • One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Voice Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Voice problems
    • Vocal fold issues
    • Throat conditions
    • Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
    • Paralyzed vocal cord
    • Single vocal cord paralysis
    • Laryngeal paralysis
    • Voice box paralysis
    • Vocal cord immobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
    • J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
    • J3802: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Larynx Disorder
    • Pharynx Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing
    • Voice box problems
    • Laryngeal conditions
    • Throat issues
    • Throat conditions
    • Pharyngeal diseases
    • Problems with the pharynx

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J386: Stenosis of larynx
    • J387: Other diseases of larynx
    • J392: Other diseases of pharynx

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Diverticulum
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Pouch in the esophagus', 'Zenker's diverticulum
    • Esophageal pocket

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K225: Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Benign Larynx Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Throat Disorder
    • Non-cancerous voice box growth
    • Laryngeal benign neoplasm
    • Voice box lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D141: Benign neoplasm of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Having a Tracheostomy
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Trach tube
    • Tracheotomy
    • Tracheal opening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z930: Tracheostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Loss of Larynx
    • Throat Disorder
    • Laryngectomy
    • Missing Voice Box
    • Voice Box Removal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9002: Acquired absence of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Laryngitis
    • Throat Disorder
    • Voice Disorder
    • Persistent laryngitis
    • Long-term voice box inflammation
    • Chronic hoarseness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J370: Chronic laryngitis

    Does Dr. Zheng accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zheng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zheng accept in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Zheng in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Arizona

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zheng's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Zheng's Primary Practice

    13400 E Shea Blvd

    Scottsdale, AZ 85259

    (206) 520-5000

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    Clinic Tower

    1200 N State St Ste A7D

    Los Angeles, CA 90089

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    Dr. Melissa Zheng's Practice 3

    1959 NE Pacific St

    Seattle, WA 98195

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

    Dr. Zheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932630027.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zheng?

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

    What is Dr. Melissa Zheng's specialty?

    Dr. Zheng is a Otolaryngologist near Scottsdale, AZ. 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. Zheng to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melissa Zheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zheng is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Otolaryngologist?

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    Is Melissa Zheng accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Zheng is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Zheng offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zheng's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melissa Zheng?

    Please contact Dr. Zheng's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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