Who is Dr. Kauffman, Otolaryngologist in Marietta, GA?
Dr. Ryan Kauffman, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Marietta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kauffman graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine,Nashville, Tn, United States.
Dr. Kauffman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kauffman’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kauffman’s office at (770) 427-0368.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kauffman?
Dr. Ryan Kauffman, 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. Kauffman empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Allergy, Ear Disorders/Surgery, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal Surgery, Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Marietta/GA community, Dr. Kauffman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kauffman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine,Nashville, Tn, United States
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kauffman board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Kauffman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Kauffman speak?
Dr. Kauffman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kauffman treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kauffman 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. Kauffman. 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:
Hay Fever
Pollen allergy
Seasonal allergies
Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
Also known as:
Allergic Rhinitis
Pet Allergy
Allergy
Nasal allergy
Chronic allergy symptoms
Allergic reactions
Animal dander allergy
Cat allergy
Dog allergy
Allergic rhinitis from pets
ICD-10 Codes:
J3089: Other allergic rhinitis
J3081: Allergic rhinitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair and dander
Also known as:
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Hearing Disorder and Deafness
Nonsyndromic hearing loss
Nerve Deafness
Inner Ear Hearing Loss
SNHL
Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Pansinusitis
Sinusitis
Chronic sinus infection
Maxillary sinus inflammation
Long-term sinus problems
Chronic widespread sinus infection
All sinus inflammation
Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
J324: Chronic pansinusitis
J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
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:
Nose and Sinus Disorder
Nose Injuries and Disorder
Nasal problems
Sinus problems
Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
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:
Dizziness
Dizziness and Vertigo
Lightheadedness
Giddiness
Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
Blocked Earwax
Ear Disorder
Impacted earwax
Earwax impaction
Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
Ringing in Both Ears
Tinnitus
Bilateral Tinnitus
Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
Other Eustachian Tube Problems
Ear Disorder
Eustachian Tube Disorders
Ear Tube Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kauffman 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. Kauffman. 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:
Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
Sinus Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
Maxillary Sinus Dilation
Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
Sinus Surgery (Sphenoidotomy)
Sphenoid Sinus Dilation (Endoscopic)
Endoscopy
Total Ethmoidectomy
Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
Sinus Tissue Biopsy
Maxillary Sinus Surgery
Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
Sinus Tissue Excision
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
Maxillary sinus surgery
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
Balloon Sinus Dilation
Sinus Endoscopy
Transnasal Sinus Dilation
Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
Sinus Clearance Surgery
Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
Anterior Ethmoidectomy
Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
Balloon Sinuplasty Sphenoid
Sphenoid Sinus Opening
CPT Codes:
31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
31288: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
31287: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy;
31238: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with control of nasal hemorrhage
Also known as:
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Fluoroscopy
Lung Scope with Cell Sample
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
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:
Simple Nosebleed Treatment
Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
Nosebleed Cautery
Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
Stop Nosebleed Procedure
CPT Codes:
30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method
Also known as:
Caloric Vestibular Test
Inner Ear Balance Test
VEMP Balance Test
Balance Tests
Bithermal Caloric Test
Videonystagmography (VNG) Caloric Test
Rotational Vestibular Test
Sinusoidal Rotational Test
Vertigo Balance Test
Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential Test
cVEMP Test
oVEMP Test
CPT Codes:
92537: Caloric vestibular test with recording, bilateral; bithermal (ie, one warm and one cool irrigation in each ear for a total of four irrigations)
92519: Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) testing, with interpretation and report; cervical (cVEMP) and ocular (oVEMP)
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:
Auditory Evoked Potentials Test
BAER test
ABR test
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
Auditory Brainstem Response
CPT Codes:
92653: Auditory evoked potentials; neurodiagnostic, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
Vertical Electrode Placement
Electrode Application
Vertical Electrode Study
Diagnostic Electrode Use
CPT Codes:
92547: Use of vertical electrodes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
Total Thyroid Removal
Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Lobe Removal
Partial Thyroidectomy
Isthmusectomy
Complete thyroidectomy
Thyroid gland removal
Thyroid surgery
CPT Codes:
60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
Eardrum Repair (Myringoplasty)
Repair of Eardrum
Tympanic Membrane Repair
Drumhead Surgery
CPT Codes:
69620: Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and donor area)
Also known as:
Eardrum Repair Surgery
Tympanoplasty
Middle Ear Repair
Eardrum Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
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:
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:
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:
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Tonsil and adenoid removal
T&A surgery
Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
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:
Diagnostic Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
Flexible Esophagoscopy
Esophagus Biopsy
Upper Endoscopy
Transoral Esophagoscopy
CPT Codes:
43200: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Uvula Removal
Uvulectomy
Excision of Uvula
Throat Uvula Surgery
CPT Codes:
42140: Uvulectomy, excision of uvula
Also known as:
Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
Image-Guided Brain Surgery
Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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)
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. Kauffman accept my insurance?
Dr. Kauffman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 427-0368 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kauffman accept in Marietta, GA?
Dr. Kauffman in Marietta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ryan Kauffman?
Dr. Kauffman has appointments available at his Marietta, GA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Kauffman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kauffman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881873271.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kauffman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kauffman
What is Dr. Ryan Kauffman's specialty?
Dr. Kauffman is a Otolaryngologist near Marietta, GA.
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. Kauffman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ryan Kauffman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kauffman is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Northside Hospital Cherokee 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.
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Is Ryan Kauffman accepting new patients in Marietta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Kauffman is accepting new patients at this time.
Dr. Shatul Parikh, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Marietta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified.