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Who is Dr. Megwalu, Otolaryngologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Megwalu is fluent in English and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Megwalu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Megwalu’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Is Dr. Megwalu board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Megwalu speak?
Dr. Megwalu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Igbo
What conditions does Dr. Megwalu treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Megwalu 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. Megwalu. 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:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Age-Related Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Age-related hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Presbycusis
- Senior Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H9113: Presbycusis, 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:
- Other Salivary Gland Problems
- Salivary Gland Stones
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
- Salivary Gland Issues
- Saliva Gland Ailments
- Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease
- Salivary stones
- Sialoliths
- Blocked salivary duct
ICD-10 Codes:
- K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
- K115: Sialolithiasis
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
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:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
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:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Other Tongue Disorder
- Tongue Disorder
- Tongue Problems
- Tongue Ailments
- Unspecified Tongue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K148: Other diseases of tongue
Also known as:
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Voice Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
What procedures does Dr. Megwalu perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Megwalu 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. Megwalu. 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:
- 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:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
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:
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
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:
- Complicated Salivary Gland Stone Removal
- Sialolithotomy
- Submandibular Stone Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42335: Sialolithotomy; submandibular (submaxillary), complicated, intraoral
Also known as:
- Salivary Duct Dilation
- Salivary gland duct widening
- Catheterization of salivary duct
- Salivary stone removal procedure
- Blocked salivary duct treatment
CPT Codes:
- 42660: Dilation and catheterization of salivary duct, with or without injection
Also known as:
- Removal of Growth Inside the Mouth with Simple Repair
- Oral Lesion Excision
- Mouth Vestibule Lesion Removal
- Buccal Mucosa Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 40812: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; with simple repair
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:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Does Dr. Megwalu accept my insurance?
Dr. Megwalu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Megwalu accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Megwalu in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Megwalu's office located?
Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu's Primary Practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 723-4000
What is Dr. Megwalu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Megwalu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730370941.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Megwalu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Megwalu
What is Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu's specialty?
Dr. Megwalu is a Otolaryngologist near Stanford, 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. Megwalu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Megwalu is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, San Mateo Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare 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 Uchechukwu Megwalu accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Megwalu's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Uchechukwu Megwalu?
Please contact Dr. Megwalu's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu have?
Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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