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Dr. Michael Chang, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chang, Otolaryngologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Michael Chang, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. Dr. Chang is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’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. Chang’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chang?

    Dr. Michael Chang, 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. Chang empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Rhinology, Skull Base Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Chang is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Chang speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Chang treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation
    • Rhinosinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis
    • J328: Other chronic sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma
    • Non-cancerous growth
    • Benign neoplasm
    • Non-malignant tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
    • D369: Benign neoplasm, unspecified site

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Cancer
    • Nasal Cavity Cancer
    • Nose Cancer
    • Malignant Nasal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C300: Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavity

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Polyp
    • Nasal Cyst or Mucocele
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Polyp in nose
    • Nasal growth
    • Sinus polyp
    • Nose cyst
    • Sinus cyst
    • Mucus retention cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J339: Nasal polyp, unspecified
    • J341: Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinus

    Also known as:

    • Postnasal Drip
    • Sinusitis
    • PND
    • Mucus in throat
    • Throat clearing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0982: Postnasal drip

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Recurrent acute sinusitis
    • Repeated sinus infection
    • Recurring sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0191: Acute recurrent sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fungal Infection
    • Mycosis
    • Mold Infection
    • Yeast Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B49: Unspecified mycosis

    What procedures does Dr. Chang perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
    • Nasal Nerve Ablation (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Concha Bullosa Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Endoscopic Nasal Nerve Destruction
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Nasal Nerves
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
    • 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
    • 31242: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with destruction by radiofrequency ablation, posterior nasal nerve

    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:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Anterior Ethmoidectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
    • 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 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:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Removal of Nasal Turbinate
    • Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Excision
    • Intranasal lesion excision
    • Nasal growth removal
    • Laser treatment for nasal lesion
    • Nose polyp removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
    • 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
    • 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Endoscopy with Artery Ligation
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Artery Tie-off
    • Sphenopalatine Artery Ligation
    • Nasal Bleed Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31241: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with ligation of sphenopalatine artery

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Nasal Endoscopy for Nosebleed Control
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Nosebleed Treatment
    • Nasal Hemorrhage Control Endoscopy
    • Surgical Sinus Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31238: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with control of nasal hemorrhage

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
    • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Nerve Block
    • Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Injection
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Ophthalmic Nerve Block
    • Maxillary Nerve Block
    • SPG Block
    • Nasal Ganglion Block
    • Headache Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
    • 64505: Injection, anesthetic agent; sphenopalatine ganglion

    Also known as:

    • Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
    • Adult Adenoidectomy
    • Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
    • Adenoid Gland Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over

    Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Chang in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Stanford ENT Clinic

    801 Welch Road

    Stanford, CA 94305

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

    Dr. Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720432016.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chang?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Chang's specialty?

    Dr. Chang is a Otolaryngologist near Stanford, CA. 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. Chang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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

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    Is Michael Chang accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Chang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Chang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Chang?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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