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Who is Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh, Otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh?
Dr. Andrew Vahabzadeh-Hagh, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Cough-Chronic, Gender Affirmation Voice Surgery, LGBTQ+ Health, Vocal Cord Paralysis, Voice & Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders/Professional Voice Care, Zenker Diverticulum, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh speak?
Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh 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. Vahabzadeh-Hagh. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Voice Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Voice problems
- Vocal fold issues
- Throat conditions
- Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
- Paralyzed vocal cord
- Single vocal cord paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
- J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing in throat
- Esophageal swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase
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:
- 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:
- Larynx Swelling
- Throat Disorder
- Swollen voice box
- Laryngeal edema
- Throat swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- J384: Edema of larynx
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh 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. Vahabzadeh-Hagh. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- 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:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
- Intranasal lesion excision
- Nasal growth removal
- Laser treatment for nasal lesion
- Nose polyp removal
CPT Codes:
- 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
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 Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Video Swallowing Study
- Dysphagia Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
- Flexible Esophagoscopy
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Throat Scope with Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43202: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh accept my insurance?
Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 249-4070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh's office located?
Dr. Andrew Vahabzadeh-Hagh's Primary Practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(858) 249-4070
What hospitals are Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346506920.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vahabzadeh-Hagh?
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