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Dr. Kamyar Amini, MD

Dr. Kamyar Amini, MD

Northridge, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Amini, Otolaryngologist in Northridge, CA?

    Dr. Kamyar Amini, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Northridge, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Amini graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Amini is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amini’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amini’s office at (661) 290-5340.

    Where did Dr. Amini go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Montefiore Medical Center | Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Amini board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kamyar Amini, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Amini speak?

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

    • English
    • Persian

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Amini typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Amini 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. Amini. 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:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Eustachian Tubes
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Obstruction
    • Ear Tube Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H68103: Unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Hearing Loss in Both Ears
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Bilateral Deafness
    • Hearing Impairment Both Sides
    • Poor Hearing in Both Ears

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Amini typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Amini 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. Amini. 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:

    • Nystagmus Eye Movement Test
    • Positional Nystagmus Test
    • Balance Tests
    • Eye Movement Recording
    • Gaze Nystagmus Test
    • Fixation Nystagmus Test
    • Dizziness test
    • Vertigo test
    • Inner ear balance test
    • Videonystagmography (VNG)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92541: Spontaneous nystagmus test, including gaze and fixation nystagmus, with recording
    • 92542: Positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording

    Also known as:

    • Basic Balance Test
    • Balance Tests
    • Vestibular Evaluation
    • Inner Ear Balance Test
    • Nystagmus Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording

    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 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:

    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Does Dr. Amini accept my insurance?

    Dr. Amini accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 290-5340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Amini accept in Northridge, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Amini's office located?

    Dr. Kamyar Amini's Primary Practice

    17114 Devonshire St

    Northridge, CA 91325

    (661) 290-5340

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    Dr. Kamyar Amini's Practice 2

    11333 Sepulveda Blvd

    Mission Hills, CA 91345

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    Dr. Kamyar Amini's Practice 3

    23929 McBean Pkwy

    Valencia, CA 91355

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

    Dr. Amini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609067040.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amini?

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

    What is Dr. Kamyar Amini's specialty?

    Dr. Amini is an Otolaryngologist near Northridge, CA.

    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 Dr. Kamyar Amini affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Amini is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center 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 Dr. Kamyar Amini accepting new patients in Northridge, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kamyar Amini is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kamyar Amini offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Amini's office at (661) 290-5340 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kamyar Amini?

    Please contact Dr. Amini's office at (661) 290-5340 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Amini's office located?

    Dr. Amini's offices are located in Northridge, CA, Mission Hills, CA, and Valencia, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kamyar Amini have?

    Dr. Kamyar Amini is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.