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Who is Dr. Kansara, Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Sagar Kansara, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kansara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kansara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kansara’s office at (225) 765-1765.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kansara?
Dr. Sagar Kansara, MD 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. Kansara empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery, HPV+ Oropharynx Cancer Surgery, Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Baton Rouge/LA community, Dr. Kansara is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Kansara speak?
Dr. Kansara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kansara treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kansara 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. Kansara. 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:
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
ICD-10 Codes:
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
- C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Mouth Malignancy
- Oral Carcinoma
- Tongue Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp SCC
- Neck SCC
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Facial SCC
- Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Face Skin Malignancy
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- SCC
- Malignant Skin Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
- C44320: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified parts of face
- C4492: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pharyngeal Dysphagia
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Pharynx
- Throat Swallowing Difficulty
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Problems
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1313: Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Enlarged Thyroid Gland
- Simple Goiter
- Thyroid Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E049: Nontoxic goiter, 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:
- 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:
- Facial Melanoma
- Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
- Melanoma
- Malignant Facial Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Face
- Melanoma on Face
- Scalp Melanoma
- Neck Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Scalp
- Skin Cancer of Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4330: Malignant melanoma of unspecified part of face
- C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
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:
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Parotid Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Tumor
- Salivary Gland Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer (Other Specified Sites)
- Cancer
- Metastatic cancer
- Cancer spread to other organs
- Cancer metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7989: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
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:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
What procedures does Dr. Kansara perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kansara 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. Kansara. 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:
- 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:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
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:
- Direct Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Throat Scope
- Larynx Examination
CPT Codes:
- 31525: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, except newborn
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Total Voice Box Removal
- Total Laryngectomy
- Voice Box Surgery
- Larynx Removal
- Throat Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31360: Laryngectomy; total, without radical neck dissection
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
- Facial Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Large Skin Cancer Removal from Face
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (2.1-3.0 cm)
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Facial Tumor Removal
- Lip Cancer Surgery
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Excision of Skin Tumor
- Face Cancer Removal
- Facial Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Head/Face)
- Skin Tumor Removal (Sensitive Areas)
- Malignant Melanoma Removal
- Wide Local Excision Skin
CPT Codes:
- 11644: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11646: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 11643: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11623: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Large Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
CPT Codes:
- 11626: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
Also known as:
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
- Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Substernal Thyroid Removal
- Cervical Thyroidectomy
- Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
- Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
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:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Also known as:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Also known as:
- Free Skin Flap Surgery
- Arm Muscle Flap Surgery
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Free Bone and Skin Flap with Microvascular Connection
- Microvascular Skin Flap
- Tissue Transfer Surgery
- Skin Graft with Microvascular Repair
- Complex Skin Reconstruction
- Upper Extremity Flap Surgery
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
- Complex Osteocutaneous Flap
- Microvascular Bone and Skin Graft
- Tissue Transfer with Bone and Skin
CPT Codes:
- 15757: Free skin flap with microvascular anastomosis
- 15736: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; upper extremity
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
- 20969: Free osteocutaneous flap with microvascular anastomosis; other than iliac crest, metatarsal, or great toe
Also known as:
- Jaw Bone Reconstruction with Plate
- Mandible Reconstruction with Bone Plate
- Transosteal Bone Plate Jaw Surgery
- Lower Jaw Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 21244: Reconstruction of mandible, extraoral, with transosteal bone plate (eg, mandibular staple bone plate)
Also known as:
- Segmental Jaw Bone Cut
- Mandibular Osteotomy
- Jaw Reshaping Surgery
- Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw)
CPT Codes:
- 21198: Osteotomy, mandible, segmental;
Also known as:
- Deep Abscess Drainage (Neck or Chest)
- Neck Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Chest Hematoma Drainage
- Deep Infection Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 21501: Incision and drainage, deep abscess or hematoma, soft tissues of neck or thorax;
Also known as:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
Also known as:
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
CPT Codes:
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
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
Also known as:
- Vestibuloplasty (Mouth Reshaping)
- Mouth Vestibule Surgery
- Gingival Vestibuloplasty
- Posterior Vestibuloplasty
CPT Codes:
- 40842: Vestibuloplasty; posterior, unilateral
Also known as:
- Cricopharyngeal Muscle Cut
- Throat Reconstruction Surgery
- Cricopharyngeal Myotomy
- Throat Muscle Incision
- Swallowing Muscle Surgery
- Pharynx Reconstruction
- Plastic Surgery of the Throat
- Throat Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43030: Cricopharyngeal myotomy
- 42950: Pharyngoplasty (plastic or reconstructive operation on pharynx)
Also known as:
- Partial Tongue Removal
- Partial glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Tongue surgery for cancer
- Removal of part of tongue
CPT Codes:
- 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
Also known as:
- Tongue, Mouth, Jaw, and Neck Cancer Surgery
- Commando Procedure
- Composite Glossectomy
- Oral Cavity Cancer Surgery
- Mandibular Resection with Neck Dissection
CPT Codes:
- 41155: Glossectomy; composite procedure with resection floor of mouth, mandibular resection, and radical neck dissection (Commando type)
Does Dr. Kansara accept my insurance?
Dr. Kansara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 765-1765 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kansara accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Kansara in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kansara's office located?
Dr. Sagar Kansara's Primary Practice
4950 Essen Ln Ste 400
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 765-1765
What is Dr. Kansara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kansara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932562691.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kansara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kansara
What is Dr. Sagar Kansara's specialty?
Dr. Kansara is a Otolaryngologist near Baton Rouge, LA. 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. Kansara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sagar Kansara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kansara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. 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
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Is Sagar Kansara accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Sagar Kansara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sagar Kansara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kansara's office at (225) 765-1765 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sagar Kansara?
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