20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mendelsohn, Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Avraham Mendelsohn, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Mendelsohn completed his residency at University of California - Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF), American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA), American Head and Neck Society (AHNS), American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Surgeons (ACS), Society of University Otolaryngologists – Head & Neck Surgeons (SUO-HNS), Los Angeles Society of Otolaryngology, and National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association. Dr. Mendelsohn is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendelsohn’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendelsohn’s office at (310) 206-6688.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mendelsohn?
Dr. Avraham Mendelsohn, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mendelsohn empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laryngeal Cancer-Organ Preservation, Robotic Surgery, Throat Cancer, Voice Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Mendelsohn is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Mendelsohn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Universite Catholique de Louvain, Belgium | UCLA Voice Center for Medicine and the Arts
Residency: University of California - Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Yeshiva University in New York | David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Is Dr. Mendelsohn board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Avraham Mendelsohn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology since 2012
What languages does Dr. Mendelsohn speak?
Dr. Mendelsohn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mendelsohn treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Mendelsohn 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. Mendelsohn. 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:
- 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:
- Postnasal Drip
- Sinusitis
- PND
- Mucus in throat
- Throat clearing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0982: Postnasal drip
Also known as:
- Hearing Loss
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Hearing Impairment
- Deafness
- Poor Hearing
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9190: Unspecified hearing loss, unspecified ear
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
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:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
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:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
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:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Benign Larynx Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Throat Disorder
- Non-cancerous voice box growth
- Laryngeal benign neoplasm
- Voice box lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D141: Benign neoplasm of larynx
Also known as:
- Ringing in Ears
- Tinnitus
- Ear Ringing
- Head Noise
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear
What procedures does Dr. Mendelsohn perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Mendelsohn 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. Mendelsohn. 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:
- Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
- Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
- Vocal Cord Exam
- Throat Scope with Strobe Light
- Voice Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy
Also known as:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Voice Box Web Repair
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
- Laryngeal web surgery
- Voice box stent placement
- Airway reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
- 31580: Laryngoplasty; for laryngeal web, with indwelling keel or stent insertion
Also known as:
- Nasal Nerve Ablation (Endoscopic)
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Nasal Nerve Destruction
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Nasal Nerves
- Nasal Endoscopy with Nerve Treatment
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31242: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with destruction by radiofrequency ablation, posterior nasal nerve
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
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:
- 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:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
- Voice Box Exam with Biopsy
- Flexible Laryngoscopy and Tissue Sample
- Laryngeal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
- 31576: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with biopsy(ies)
Also known as:
- Voice Box Examination and Widening
- Direct laryngoscopy with dilation
- Larynx scope with widening
- Tracheoscopy with dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31528: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, initial
Also known as:
- Neck Trachea Repair
- Tracheal Reconstruction
- Windpipe Repair
- Cervical Tracheoplasty
- Trachea Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31750: Tracheoplasty; cervical
Also known as:
- Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
- Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Repositioning Surgery
- Medialization Laryngoplasty
- Vocal Cord Paralysis Surgery
- Voice Box Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31591: Laryngoplasty, medialization, unilateral
Also known as:
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
- Voice Box Exam
- Larynx Scope
- Tracheoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
Also known as:
- Voice Box and Windpipe Widening
- Laryngoscopy with Dilation
- Tracheoscopy with Dilation
- Airway Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31529: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, subsequent
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
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:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Also known as:
- Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
- DISE Procedure
- Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
- Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
- Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea
CPT Codes:
- 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic
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:
- Salivary Duct Dilation
- Open Salivary Duct
- Widen Salivary Gland Duct
- Salivary Gland Stone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 42650: Dilation salivary duct
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:
- Soft Palate and Throat Reconstruction
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
- Throat Widening Surgery
- Snoring Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42145: Palatopharyngoplasty (eg, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, uvulopharyngoplasty)
Also known as:
- Partial Tongue Removal
- Partial glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Tongue surgery for cancer
- Removal of part of tongue
CPT Codes:
- 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
Also known as:
- Salivary Duct Repair
- Sialodochoplasty
- Salivary Gland Duct Repair
- Complicated Salivary Duct Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42505: Plastic repair of salivary duct, sialodochoplasty; secondary or complicated
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:
- Cranial Nerve Repair
- Cranial Nerve Neuroplasty
- Cranial Nerve Transposition
- Nerve Surgery in Head
CPT Codes:
- 64716: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; cranial nerve (specify)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
- Laryngeal Botox Injection
- Voice Box Chemodenervation
- Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed
Also known as:
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Inspire Device Implantation
- Sleep Apnea Neurostimulator
- Tongue Nerve Stimulator
CPT Codes:
- 64582: Open implantation of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator array, pulse generator, and distal respiratory sensor electrode or electrode array
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
Does Dr. Mendelsohn accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendelsohn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-6688 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendelsohn accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Mendelsohn in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Heritage Health
Medicaid
OptumRx
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Where is Dr. Mendelsohn's office located?
Dr. Avraham Mendelsohn's Primary Practice
200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 550
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-6688
Dr. Avraham Mendelsohn's Practice 3
1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 2500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 6 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
95% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
86% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Avraham Mendelsohn an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Mendelsohn has been rated and reviewed by 6 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Mendelsohn, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF)
Professional Member
American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA)
Professional Member
American Head and Neck Society (AHNS)
Professional Member
American Medical Association (AMA)
Professional Member
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Professional Member
Society of University Otolaryngologists – Head & Neck Surgeons (SUO-HNS)
Professional Member
Los Angeles Society of Otolaryngology
Professional Member
National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association
Professional Member
Awards
Broyles-Maloney Award for Outstanding achievement in Laryngology
American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA)
Active Member
American Head & Neck Society
Rising Stars: Otolaryngology
Super Doctors
Fellow
American College of Surgeons
Candidate Member
American Head & Neck Society
Candidate Member
American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA)
Research Travel Grant
UCLA Academic Senate, Los Angeles, CA
Research Travel Grant
UCLA Academic Senate, Los Angeles, CA
Teaching Award, Division of Head & Neck Surgery
UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
AAO-HNSF Research Grant
Annual Meeting of the AAO-HNSF, Boston, MA
What is Dr. Mendelsohn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendelsohn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396934824.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendelsohn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendelsohn
What is Dr. Avraham Mendelsohn's specialty?
Dr. Mendelsohn is a Otolaryngologist near Los Angeles, 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. Mendelsohn to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Avraham Mendelsohn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendelsohn is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA), Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA 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 Avraham Mendelsohn accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Avraham Mendelsohn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Avraham Mendelsohn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendelsohn's office at (310) 206-6688 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Avraham Mendelsohn?
Please contact Dr. Mendelsohn's office at (310) 206-6688 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Avraham Mendelsohn have?
Dr. Avraham Mendelsohn is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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