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Dr. Christopher Gouveia, MD

Santa Clara, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gouveia, Otolaryngologist in Santa Clara, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Gouveia, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Santa Clara, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gouveia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gouveia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gouveia’s office at (408) 851-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Gouveia speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gouveia treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Gouveia 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. Gouveia. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Fungal Infection
    • Fungal Infection
    • Skin fungus
    • Dermatophytosis
    • Tinea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B369: Superficial mycosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    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:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mouth Sores or Lesions
    • Mouth Disorder
    • Oral Lesions
    • Mouth Ulcers
    • Oral Mucosa Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K1370: Unspecified lesions of oral mucosa

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does Dr. Gouveia perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Gouveia 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. Gouveia. 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:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Gouveia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gouveia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 851-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gouveia accept in Santa Clara, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Gouveia's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Gouveia's Primary Practice

    710 Lawrence Expy

    Santa Clara, CA 95051

    (408) 851-1000

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    Dr. Christopher Gouveia's Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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

    Dr. Gouveia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508128554.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gouveia?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Gouveia's specialty?

    Dr. Gouveia is a Otolaryngologist near Santa Clara, 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. Gouveia to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Gouveia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gouveia is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center 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 Christopher Gouveia accepting new patients in Santa Clara, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Gouveia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Gouveia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gouveia's office at (408) 851-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Gouveia?

    Please contact Dr. Gouveia's office at (408) 851-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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