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Who is Dr. Ayoub, Otolaryngologist in Downey, CA?
Dr. Elias Ayoub, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ayoub graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Luke'S Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Creighton Univ Affil Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Ayoub is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ayoub’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ayoub’s office at (562) 862-5160.
Where did Dr. Ayoub go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Luke'S Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Creighton Univ Affil Hosp, General Surgery | St Lukes Hosp | Creighton University Program
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ayoub board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Elias Ayoub, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Ayoub speak?
Dr. Ayoub and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ayoub treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Ayoub 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. Ayoub. 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:
- Fluid in Middle Ear
- Ear Infection
- Serous otitis media
- Ear effusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6501: Acute serous otitis media, right ear
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Outer Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Otitis Externa', 'External Ear Infection', 'Swimmer's Ear
- Infectious Otitis Externa
- Ear Canal Infection
- External Ear Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
- H6090: Unspecified otitis externa, unspecified ear
- H60393: Other infective otitis externa, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Hay Fever
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted Earwax
- Excessive Earwax
- Earwax Impaction
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6120: Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Acute Non-Infectious Outer Ear Inflammation
- Ear Disorder
- Acute Non-Infectious External Otitis
- Sudden Outer Ear Swelling
- Non-Bacterial Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H60501: Unspecified acute noninfective otitis externa, right ear
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Allergic Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Infection
- Allergic otitis media
- Middle ear allergy
- Fluid from ear allergy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H65111: Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), right ear
Also known as:
- Laryngitis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Voice Box Inflammation
- Loss of Voice
- Hoarse Voice
ICD-10 Codes:
- J040: Acute laryngitis
Also known as:
- Labyrinthitis
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Ear Disorder
- Inner ear inflammation
- Vestibular neuritis
- Ear infection dizziness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8309: Labyrinthitis, unspecified ear
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 Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- BPPV
- Positional vertigo
- Inner ear dizziness
- Crystal ear problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8110: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear
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)
What procedures does Dr. Ayoub perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Ayoub 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. Ayoub. 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:
- 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:
- Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
- Mastoidectomy Debridement
- Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
- Mastoid Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)
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:
- Ear Foreign Body Removal (with General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Foreign Object Removal from Ear
- Ear Canal Cleaning under Anesthesia
- General Anesthesia for Ear Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 69205: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; with general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
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:
- 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:
- Severe Nosebleed Treatment
- Posterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
- Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
- Nosebleed Cautery
- Stopping Severe Nosebleed
CPT Codes:
- 30905: Control nasal hemorrhage, posterior, with posterior nasal packs and/or cautery, any method; initial
Also known as:
- Extensive Nasal Polyp Removal
- Extensive Polypectomy Nose
- Nasal Polyp Surgery
- Removal of Nasal Growths
CPT Codes:
- 30115: Excision, nasal polyp(s), extensive
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Lesion Removal and Reconstruction
- Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Surgery
- Vocal Cord Polyp Removal
- Voice Box Lesion Repair
CPT Codes:
- 31545: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal of non-neoplastic lesion(s) of vocal cord; reconstruction with local tissue flap(s)
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:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (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:
- 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:
- Nasopharynx Biopsy for Unknown Lesion
- Biopsy
- Nasal cavity biopsy
- Throat biopsy
- Nasopharyngeal tissue sample
- Biopsy for hidden cancer
CPT Codes:
- 42806: Biopsy; nasopharynx, survey for unknown primary lesion
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:
- Lip Wedge Excision and Repair
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Transverse Lip Excision
- Lip Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 40510: Excision of lip; transverse wedge excision with primary closure
Also known as:
- Removal of Tongue Lesion (Posterior)
- Tongue Tumor Excision
- Tongue Biopsy and Removal
- Posterior Tongue Lesion Surgery
- Tongue Growth Removal
CPT Codes:
- 41113: Excision of lesion of tongue with closure; posterior one-third
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
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:
- Oral Lesion or Tumor Removal with Complex Repair
- Gum Tumor Excision
- Jaw Bone Lesion Removal
- Dentoalveolar Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 41827: Excision of lesion or tumor (except listed above), dentoalveolar structures; with complex repair
Also known as:
- Throat Lesion Removal
- Pharyngeal Lesion Excision
- Throat Growth Removal
- Pharynx Lesion Destruction
CPT Codes:
- 42808: Excision or destruction of lesion of pharynx, any method
Also known as:
- Large Skin Cancer Removal from Face
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Excision of Skin Tumor
- Face Cancer Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Facial Tumor Removal
- Lip Cancer Surgery
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11646: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 11644: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
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:
- 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:
- Removal of Soft Tissue Tumor (Neck/Chest)
- Neck Tumor Excision
- Chest Wall Tumor Removal
- Soft Tissue Mass Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21556: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Ayoub accept my insurance?
Dr. Ayoub accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 862-5160 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ayoub accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Ayoub in Downey, CA 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. Ayoub's office located?
Dr. Elias Ayoub's Primary Practice
11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 303
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 862-5160
What is Dr. Ayoub's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ayoub's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568400885.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ayoub?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ayoub
What is Dr. Elias Ayoub's specialty?
Dr. Ayoub is a Otolaryngologist near Downey, 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. Ayoub to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elias Ayoub affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ayoub is affiliated with UCI Medical Center, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 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 Elias Ayoub accepting new patients in Downey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elias Ayoub is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elias Ayoub offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ayoub's office at (562) 862-5160 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elias Ayoub?
Please contact Dr. Ayoub's office at (562) 862-5160 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elias Ayoub have?
Dr. Elias Ayoub is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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