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Who is Dr. Gau, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Victoria Gau, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gau is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gau’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gau’s office at (225) 761-5259.
What languages does Dr. Gau speak?
Dr. Gau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gau treat?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Gau 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. Gau. 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:
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- Other Voice Problems
- One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Voice problems
- Vocal fold issues
- Throat conditions
- Voice changes
- Vocal issues
- Resonance issues
- Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
- Paralyzed vocal cord
- Single vocal cord paralysis
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Laryngeal paralysis
- Paralyzed vocal cords
- Vocal fold paralysis
- Laryngeal polyp
- Vocal fold polyp
- Voice box paralysis
- Vocal cord immobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
- R498: Other voice and resonance disorders
- J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
- R490: Dysphonia
- J3800: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified
- J381: Polyp of vocal cord and larynx
- J3802: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
Also known as:
- Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
- Pharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing in throat
- Esophageal swallowing problems
- Difficulty Swallowing in Pharynx
- Throat Swallowing Difficulty
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase
- R1313: Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Glottic Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C320: Malignant neoplasm of glottis
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
Also known as:
- Laryngeal Spasm
- Throat Disorder
- Vocal cord spasm
- Throat spasm
- Laryngospasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- J385: Laryngeal spasm
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
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:
- Growth of Unknown Type in the Larynx
- Throat Disorder
- Indeterminate larynx mass
- Larynx tumor of unknown nature
- Larynx neoplasm of uncertain behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D380: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx
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:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
What procedures does Dr. Gau perform?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Gau 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. Gau. 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:
- 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:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
Also known as:
- Laryngeal Function Study
- Voice box function test
- Aerodynamic voice testing
- Acoustic voice analysis
- Vocal cord function test
CPT Codes:
- 92520: Laryngeal function studies (ie, aerodynamic testing and acoustic testing)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
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:
- Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
- Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
- Vocal Cord Exam
- Throat Scope with Strobe Light
- Voice Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy
Also known as:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
- Direct laryngoscopy with injection
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Larynx injection
- Flexible scope vocal cord
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31574: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with injection(s) for augmentation (eg, percutaneous, transoral), unilateral
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:
- Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
- Laryngeal Botox Injection
- Voice Box Chemodenervation
- Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed
Does Dr. Gau accept my insurance?
Dr. Gau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 761-5259 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gau accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Gau in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
City of Beaumont (TX)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
Sterling Jewelers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gau's office located?
Dr. Victoria Gau's Primary Practice
17050 Medical Center Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 761-5259
What is Dr. Gau's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598128027.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gau?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gau
What is Dr. Victoria Gau's specialty?
Dr. Gau is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Baton Rouge, LA. A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Contact Dr. Gau to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Victoria Gau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gau is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial 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 Victoria Gau accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Victoria Gau is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Victoria Gau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gau's office at (225) 761-5259 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Victoria Gau?
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