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Dr. Nicholas Panella, MD

Knoxville, TN

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    Who is Dr. Panella, Otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Nicholas Panella, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Panella is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Panella’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Panella’s office at (865) 693-6065.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Panella?

    Dr. Nicholas Panella, 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. Panella empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Knoxville/TN community, Dr. Panella is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Panella speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Panella treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Panella 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. Panella. 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:

    • Hay Fever
    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Voice Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
    • Paralyzed vocal cord
    • Single vocal cord paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    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:

    • 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:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Tonsil Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, 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:

    • 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:

    • Nasal Polyp
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Polyp in nose
    • Nasal growth
    • Sinus polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J339: Nasal polyp, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Throat Disorder
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J386: Stenosis of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Panella perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Panella 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. Panella. 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
    • 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31288: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
    • Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery
    • Inferior turbinate ablation
    • Nasal passage opening surgery
    • Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
    • 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
    • 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
    • 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Nasal Valve Collapse Repair (Radiofrequency)
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Radiofrequency Nasal Valve Remodeling
    • Nasal Airway Obstruction Repair
    • Nose Valve Collapse Treatment
    • Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 30469: Repair of nasal valve collapse with low energy, temperature-controlled (ie, radiofrequency) subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Vocal cord augmentation
    • Larynx injection
    • Flexible scope vocal cord
    • Voice box injection
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31574: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with injection(s) for augmentation (eg, percutaneous, transoral), unilateral
    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Concha Bullosa Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
    • Vocal cord injection
    • Laryngeal injection
    • Voice box injection
    • Therapeutic laryngoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31573: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with therapeutic injection(s) (eg, chemodenervation agent or corticosteroid, injected percutaneous, transoral, or via endoscope channel), unilateral

    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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Total Thyroid Removal
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy
    • Complete thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid gland removal
    • Thyroid surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
    • 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete

    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:

    • 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:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);

    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:

    • Vagus Nerve Block Injection
    • Vagus Nerve Injection
    • Anesthetic Vagus Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Vagus Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64408: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; vagus nerve

    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

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    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:

    • Removal of Tongue Lesion
    • Tongue Growth Excision
    • Tongue Biopsy (Excisional)
    • Tongue Lump Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 41110: Excision of lesion of tongue without closure

    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:

    • Large Skin Cancer Removal from Face
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Excision of Skin Tumor
    • Face Cancer Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11646: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    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

    Does Dr. Panella accept my insurance?

    Dr. Panella accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 693-6065 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Panella accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Panella in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Panella's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Panella's Primary Practice

    9430 Park West Blvd Ste 330

    Knoxville, TN 37923

    (865) 693-6065

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    Dr. Nicholas Panella's Practice 2

    576 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr Ste 207

    Lenoir City, TN 37772

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

    Dr. Panella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023374238.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Panella?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Panella's specialty?

    Dr. Panella is a Otolaryngologist near Knoxville, TN. 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. Panella to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Panella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Panella is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Parkwest 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 Nicholas Panella accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Panella is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Panella offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Panella's office at (865) 693-6065 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Panella?

    Please contact Dr. Panella's office at (865) 693-6065 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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