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Dr. John Ortega, MD

Dr. John Ortega, MD

Elmhurst, IL

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ortega, Otolaryngologist in Elmhurst, IL?

    Dr. John Ortega, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Elmhurst, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Ortega graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Otolaryngology; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, General Surgery. Dr. Ortega is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ortega’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ortega’s office at (331) 221-9004.

    Where did Dr. Ortega go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Otolaryngology; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, General Surgery | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ortega board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Ortega, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Ortega speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ortega treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Ortega 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. Ortega. 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
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Trichodermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Hair follicle cyst
    • Dermal cyst
    • Skin lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst
    • L7212: Trichodermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Loss in Both Ears
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Hearing Impairment
    • Deafness
    • Poor Hearing
    • Bilateral Deafness
    • Hearing Impairment Both Sides
    • Poor Hearing in Both Ears

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9190: Unspecified hearing loss, unspecified ear
    • H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Ears
    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Ear Ringing
    • Head Noise
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear
    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, 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:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • Ear Pain in Both Ears
    • Ear Disorder
    • Pain
    • Bilateral Earache
    • Otalgia Both Sides
    • Pain in Both Ears

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9203: Otalgia, bilateral

    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:

    • Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Problem
    • Dermatological Condition
    • Skin Ailment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Ortega perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Ortega 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. Ortega. 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:

    • Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Facial Laceration Repair
    • Head Wound Stitching
    • Complex Facial Cut Repair
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration
    • Laceration Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Injury Stitching
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)

    CPT Codes:

    • 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
    • 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Head)
    • Removal of Large Benign Skin Lesion
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Skin Growth Removal
    • Benign Tumor Excision
    • Head/Neck Lesion Surgery
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Growth
    • Benign Skin Tumor Removal
    • Large Skin Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11443: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11426: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Lesion on Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips (3.1-4.0 cm)
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision
    • Lip Lesion Removal
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Benign Skin Growth Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11444: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Facial mole removal
    • Eyelid lesion excision
    • Lip lesion removal
    • Benign growth removal from face

    CPT Codes:

    • 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
    • Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
    • Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
    • Genital Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of Growth Inside the Mouth with Simple Repair
    • Oral Lesion Excision
    • Mouth Vestibule Lesion Removal
    • Buccal Mucosa Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 40812: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; with simple repair

    Also known as:

    • Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
    • Nasal Bone Reduction
    • Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
    • Nose Fracture Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization

    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

    Does Dr. Ortega accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ortega accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (331) 221-9004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ortega accept in Elmhurst, IL?

    Dr. Ortega in Elmhurst, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ortega's office located?

    Dr. John Ortega's Primary Practice

    1200 S York St Ste 4180

    Elmhurst, IL 60126

    (331) 221-9004

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    Dr. John Ortega's Practice 2

    172 E Schiller St

    Elmhurst, IL 60126

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    Dr. John Ortega's Practice 3

    701 W North Ave

    Melrose Park, IL 60160

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

    Dr. Ortega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740231810.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ortega?

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

    What is Dr. John Ortega's specialty?

    Dr. Ortega is a Otolaryngologist near Elmhurst, IL. 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. Ortega to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Ortega affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ortega is affiliated with Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital, Endeavor Health Edward 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 John Ortega accepting new patients in Elmhurst, IL?

    Yes, Dr. John Ortega is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Ortega offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ortega's office at (331) 221-9004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Ortega?

    Please contact Dr. Ortega's office at (331) 221-9004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Ortega have?

    Dr. John Ortega is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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