Dr. Clinton Kuwada, MD
Hartford, CT
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kuwada, Otolaryngologist in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Clinton Kuwada, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kuwada is fluent in English, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch; Flemish, German, Gujarati, Haitian; Haitian Creole, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Lao, Malayalam, Panjabi; Punjabi, Persian, Polish, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, Russian, Tamil, Telugu, Turkish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuwada’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuwada’s office at (860) 493-1950.
Where did Dr. Kuwada go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Ct Sch Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kuwada speak?
Dr. Kuwada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Chinese
Czech
Dutch; Flemish
English
German
Gujarati
Haitian; Haitian Creole
Hindi
Hungarian
Italian
Korean
Lao
Malayalam
Panjabi; Punjabi
Persian
Polish
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
Russian
Tamil
Telugu
Turkish
Vietnamese
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Kuwada typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kuwada 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. Kuwada. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Mouth Malignancy
- Oral Carcinoma
- Tongue Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
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:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Kuwada typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kuwada 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. Kuwada. 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 here.
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:
- 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:
- Voice Prosthetic Fitting
- Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
- Voice Device Assessment
- Artificial Voice Fitting
CPT Codes:
- 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
- Voice box biopsy
- Throat biopsy with scope
- Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Kuwada accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuwada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 493-1950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kuwada accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Kuwada in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baystate Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kuwada's office located?
Dr. Clinton Kuwada's Primary Practice
85 Seymour St Ste 318
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 493-1950
What is Dr. Kuwada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kuwada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255524328.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuwada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuwada
What is Dr. Clinton Kuwada's specialty?
Dr. Kuwada is a Otolaryngologist near Hartford, CT.
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. Clinton Kuwada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kuwada is affiliated with William W. Backus Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Windham Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital 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 Clinton Kuwada accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Clinton Kuwada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clinton Kuwada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kuwada's office at (860) 493-1950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clinton Kuwada?
Please contact Dr. Kuwada's office at (860) 493-1950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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