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Dr. Joseph Chang, MD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chang, Otolaryngologist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Joseph Chang, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. Dr. Chang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (206) 668-7100.

    What languages does Dr. Chang speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Chang typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Vocal Cord Disorder
    • Voice Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Voice problems
    • Vocal fold issues
    • Throat conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • J383: Other diseases of vocal cords

    Also known as:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Transgender Identity
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Transsexual Identity
    • Gender Transition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F640: Transsexualism

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J386: Stenosis of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Foreign Body Sensation in Throat
    • Feeling something in throat
    • Throat foreign body
    • Globus sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R09A2: Foreign body sensation, throat

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Chang typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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. Chang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 668-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Seattle, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Chang's Primary Practice

    325 9th Ave

    Seattle, WA 98104

    (206) 668-7100

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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 1497173116.

    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. Joseph Chang's specialty?

    Dr. Chang is a Otolaryngologist near Seattle, WA.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake 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 Joseph Chang accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

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

    Does Dr. Joseph Chang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (206) 668-7100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Chang?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (206) 668-7100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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