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Who is Dr. Carratola, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Maria Carratola, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Carratola is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carratola’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carratola’s office at (225) 761-5200.
What languages does Dr. Carratola speak?
Dr. Carratola and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Carratola treat?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Carratola 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. Carratola. 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:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H66006: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, recurrent, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Blocked Right Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax Right Ear
- Excessive Right Earwax
- Right Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Phonological Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
- Speech Sound Disorder
- Articulation Disorder
- Sound Production Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
- F800: Phonological disorder
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Having Ear Tubes
- Tympanostomy tubes
- Grommets
- Ventilation tubes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9622: Myringotomy tube(s) status
Also known as:
- Laryngomalacia at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Throat Disorder
- Floppy Larynx (Congenital)
- Soft Voice Box Cartilage
- Congenital Laryngomalacia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q315: Congenital laryngomalacia
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Having a Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach tube
- Tracheotomy
- Tracheal opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z930: Tracheostomy status
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:
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Missing Organ
- Loss of an organ
- Organ removal
- Absence of an organ
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9089: Acquired absence of other organs
What procedures does Dr. Carratola perform?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Carratola 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. Carratola. 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:
- Tympanometry
- Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
- Auditory Evoked Potentials (Hearing Threshold)
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Hearing Tests for Children
- Impedance Audiometry
- Middle Ear Test
- Ear Pressure Test
- VRA Hearing Test
- Infant Hearing Test
- Child Hearing Test
- AEP Hearing Test
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
- Hearing Threshold Estimation
CPT Codes:
- 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
- 92579: Visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA)
- 92652: Auditory evoked potentials; for threshold estimation at multiple frequencies, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
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:
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Oximetry Test
- Blood Oxygen Level Check
CPT Codes:
- 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Foreign Body Removal from Ear Canal (Without General Anesthesia)
- Ear Canal Foreign Object Removal
- Remove Object from Ear
- Earwax Removal
CPT Codes:
- 69200: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; without general anesthesia
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 with Microscope
- Voice Box Exam
- Larynx Scope
- Tracheoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
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:
- Simple Nosebleed Treatment
- Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
- Nosebleed Cautery
- Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
- Stop Nosebleed Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method
Also known as:
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
CPT Codes:
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
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:
- Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy for Kids
- T&A Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Adenoid Removal for Children
- Pediatric Adenoidectomy
- Adenoid Surgery for Kids
- Removal of Adenoids
CPT Codes:
- 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
Does Dr. Carratola accept my insurance?
Dr. Carratola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 761-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carratola accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Carratola 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 Triple-S
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Bowling Green State University
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Blue Cross
Ochsner Health System
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Carratola's office located?
Dr. Maria Carratola's Primary Practice
10310 The Grove Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70836
(225) 761-5200
What is Dr. Carratola's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carratola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508285545.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carratola?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carratola
What is Dr. Maria Carratola's specialty?
Dr. Carratola is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Baton Rouge, LA. A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing. Contact Dr. Carratola to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Maria Carratola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carratola is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Terrebonne General Health System, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, 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 Maria Carratola accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Maria Carratola is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Carratola offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carratola's office at (225) 761-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Carratola?
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