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Dr. Mai Thy Truong, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Otolaryngologist

Palo Alto, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Truong, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Mai Thy Truong, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Truong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Truong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Truong’s office at (650) 497-8000.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Truong?

    Dr. Mai Thy Truong, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Truong empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Ear Reconstruction/Microtia, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Vascular Malformations/Birthmarks, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto, CA community, Dr. Truong is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Truong speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Otolaryngologist like Dr. Truong typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Truong 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. Truong. 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:

    • 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:

    • Small or Undeveloped Ear
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Microtia Ear Deformity
    • Congenital Small Ear
    • Ear Malformation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q172: Microtia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Ear Birth Defect
    • Birth Defects
    • Ear Disorder
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Congenital Ear Anomaly
    • Ear Malformation at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q179: Congenital malformation of ear, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Implanted Device Management
    • Implant adjustment
    • Device follow-up
    • Managing medical implants

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4589: Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted devices

    What procedures does a Pediatric Otolaryngologist like Dr. Truong typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Truong 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. Truong. 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    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:

    • Facial Tissue Reconstruction
    • Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent tissue flap surgery
    • Eyelid reconstruction
    • Nose reconstruction
    • Lip reconstruction
    • Myocutaneous Flap
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap
    • Head and Neck Reconstruction
    • Vascular Pedicle Flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
    • 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)

    Also known as:

    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)

    Does Dr. Truong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Truong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Truong accept in Palo Alto, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • California Water Service Group

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Truong's office located?

    Dr. Mai Thy Truong's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    Dr. Mai Thy Truong's Practice 2

    14777 Los Gatos Blvd

    Los Gatos, CA 95032

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    What hospitals are Dr. Truong affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Truong has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Stanford Medicine Children’s Health,Palo Alto, CA

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

    Dr. Truong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861689705.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Truong?

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

    What is Dr. Mai Thy Truong's specialty?

    Dr. Truong is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Palo Alto, CA.

    What does a Pediatric Otolaryngologist do?

    A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing.

    Is Dr. Mai Thy Truong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Truong is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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

    When to see a Pediatric Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Mai Thy Truong accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mai Thy Truong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mai Thy Truong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Truong's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mai Thy Truong?

    Please contact Dr. Truong's office at (650) 497-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Truong's office located?

    Dr. Truong's offices are located in Palo Alto, CA and Los Gatos, CA.