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Who is Dr. Shipchandler, Otolaryngologist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Taha Shipchandler, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shipchandler completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Shipchandler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shipchandler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shipchandler’s office at (317) 948-3223.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shipchandler?
Dr. Taha Shipchandler, 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. Shipchandler empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Facial Paralysis, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Head & Neck Reconstruction, LGBTQ+ Health, Nasal & Sinus Surgery, Skin Cancer/Facial Reconstruction, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Shipchandler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shipchandler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cleveland Clinic
What languages does Dr. Shipchandler speak?
Dr. Shipchandler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shipchandler treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shipchandler 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. Shipchandler. 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:
- 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:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Acquired Nose Deformity
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nose shape change
- Deformed nose
- Nasal deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M950: Acquired deformity of nose
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Also known as:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
Also known as:
- Other Specified Lung Disorder
- Other Breathing Conditions
- Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
- Specific Lung Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J988: Other specified respiratory disorders
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Internal Nasal Valve Collapse
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
- Collapsed nostril inside
- Internal nasal airway obstruction
- Inner nasal collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
- J348200: Internal nasal valve collapse, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Facial Nerve Disorder
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Facial Neuropathy', 'Bell's Palsy
- Cranial Nerve VII Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G518: Other disorders of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Nasal Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Nose
- Nose Bone Break
- Fractured Nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Oral dysphagia
- Trouble chewing and swallowing
- Difficulty moving food in mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Lip Disorder
- Mouth Disorder
- Lip Problems
- Diseases of the Lips
- Oral Lip Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- K130: Diseases of lips
Also known as:
- Facial Weakness
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29810: Facial weakness
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Rodent Ulcer
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
Also known as:
- Head Lump or Swelling
- Head Mass
- Bump on Head
- Head Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does Dr. Shipchandler perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shipchandler 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. Shipchandler. 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:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
- Nasal Septum Perforation Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Spreader Grafting (Nose)
- Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction
- Hole in Septum Repair
- Septal Perforation Closure
- Nasal Septum Reconstruction
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
- 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
- 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
- 30630: Repair nasal septal perforations
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
- 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:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
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:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 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:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Forehead Skin Flap Surgery
- Skin Flap Procedure for Face
- Skin Flap Delay or Sectioning (Head, Neck, Limbs)
- Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Paramedian forehead flap
- Axial pattern flap
- Forehead reconstruction
- Flap delay surgery
- Flap division and inset
- Facial skin flap
- Skin Flap Division
- Flap Inset Procedure
- Tissue Flap Surgery
- Pedicle flap
- Tissue flap surgery
- Skin transfer surgery
- Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
- 15731: Forehead flap with preservation of vascular pedicle (eg, axial pattern flap, paramedian forehead flap)
- 15630: Delay of flap or sectioning of flap (division and inset); at eyelids, nose, ears, or lips
- 15620: Delay of flap or sectioning of flap (division and inset); at forehead, cheeks, chin, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands, or feet
- 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
Also known as:
- Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
- Skin fat fascia graft
- Composite tissue graft
- Autologous fat graft
- Soft tissue graft
CPT Codes:
- 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Composite Skin Graft (Ear/Nose)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
- Ear Reconstruction Graft
- Nose Reconstruction Graft
- Full Thickness Composite Graft
- Complex Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
- 15760: Graft; composite (eg, full thickness of external ear or nasal ala), including primary closure, donor area
Also known as:
- Complex Repair of Face Wounds
- Eyelid Repair
- Nose Laceration Repair
- Lip Wound Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 13152: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Repair of Eyelid, Nose, Ear, or Lip (1.1-2.5 cm)
- Facial Feature Complex Repair
- Complex Wound Closure Face
- Reconstructive Surgery Face
CPT Codes:
- 13151: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
Also known as:
- Nasal Septum Cartilage Graft
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Nose Cartilage Graft
- Septal Cartilage Repair
- Nasal Reconstruction with Cartilage
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 20912: Cartilage graft; nasal septum
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Nose and Septum
- Nasal Fracture Surgery with Septum Repair
- Broken Nose and Septum Surgery
- Open Reduction Nasal Fracture
CPT Codes:
- 21335: Open treatment of nasal fracture; with concomitant open treatment of fractured septum
Also known as:
- Large Tumor Removal from Face or Scalp
- Face Tumor Excision
- Scalp Tumor Removal (Deep)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery (Face/Scalp)
- Subfascial Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21014: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); 2 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Needle Insertion into Muscle
- Dry Needling (1-2 Muscles)
- Muscle Needle Treatment
- Therapeutic Needle Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 20560: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Facial Bone Reduction Surgery
- Facial osteoplasty
- Facial bone contouring
- Facial bone shaving
- Jaw reduction surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21209: Osteoplasty, facial bones; reduction
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
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:
- 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:
- Facial Nerve Repair (Outside Skull)
- Extracranial facial nerve surgery
- Facial paralysis repair
- Nerve graft for face
- Facial nerve reattachment
CPT Codes:
- 64864: Suture of facial nerve; extracranial
Also known as:
- Head or Neck Nerve Graft
- Nerve Grafting
- Head Nerve Repair
- Neck Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Graft
CPT Codes:
- 64886: Nerve graft (includes obtaining graft), head or neck; more than 4 cm length
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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. Shipchandler accept my insurance?
Dr. Shipchandler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 948-3223 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shipchandler accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Shipchandler in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Shipchandler's office located?
Dr. Taha Shipchandler's Primary Practice
1701 N Senate Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 948-3223
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Taha Shipchandler?
Dr. Shipchandler has appointments available at his Indianapolis, IN office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Shipchandler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shipchandler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023288230.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shipchandler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shipchandler
What is Dr. Taha Shipchandler's specialty?
Dr. Shipchandler is a Otolaryngologist near Indianapolis, IN. 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. Shipchandler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Taha Shipchandler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shipchandler is affiliated with IU Health North 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
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Is Taha Shipchandler accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Taha Shipchandler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Taha Shipchandler offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shipchandler, or call (317) 948-3223 for more information.
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