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Dr. Charles Limb, MD

Dr. Charles Limb, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Limb, Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Charles Limb, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Limb completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Otolaryngology; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, General Surgery. Dr. Limb is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Limb’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Limb’s office.

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

    • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine / Otolaryngology

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Otolaryngology; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, General Surgery | Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Limb board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Limb, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology , American Board of Otolaryngology since 2011, American Board of Otolaryngology since 2004

    What languages does Dr. Limb speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Limb treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Limb 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. Limb. 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:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Loss
    • Sudden Hearing Loss
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Loss in Both Ears
    • Sudden Hearing Loss in Left Ear
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Combined Hearing Loss
    • Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Type Hearing Loss
    • Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Impairment
    • Deafness
    • Poor Hearing
    • Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Sudden Deafness
    • Idiopathic Sudden Hearing Loss
    • Sound Conduction Hearing Loss
    • Middle Ear Hearing Loss
    • Outer Ear Hearing Loss
    • Bilateral Deafness
    • Hearing Impairment Both Sides
    • Poor Hearing in Both Ears
    • Sudden Deafness Left Ear
    • Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Left Side
    • Acute Hearing Loss Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H90A32: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, left ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H9190: Unspecified hearing loss, unspecified ear
    • H9121: Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, right ear
    • H9011: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral
    • H9122: Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Blocked Right Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax
    • Impacted Earwax Right Ear
    • Excessive Right Earwax
    • Right Earwax Impaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cyst in Left Ear
    • Ear Infection
    • Cholesteatoma Left Ear
    • Left Ear Growth
    • Skin Cell Growth in Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7192: Unspecified cholesteatoma, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
    • Benign cranial nerve neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves

    Also known as:

    • Other Migraine Types
    • Migraine
    • Uncommon migraine
    • Atypical migraine
    • Complex migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Perforated Eardrum
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ruptured eardrum
    • Hole in eardrum
    • Tympanic membrane tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
    • H7291: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Cholesteatoma
    • Ear Infection
    • Skin cyst in ear
    • Pearl tumor
    • Benign ear growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7191: Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
    • Ear Disorder
    • Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
    • Hole in Left Eardrum
    • Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7292: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Limb perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Limb 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. Limb. 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:

    • Cochlear Implant Surgery
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Cochlear Device Implantation
    • Hearing Implant Procedure
    • Inner Ear Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy

    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:

    • Inner Ear Drug Infusion
    • Labyrinthotomy with Drug Perfusion', 'Transcanal Inner Ear Treatment', 'Meniere's Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 69801: Labyrinthotomy, with perfusion of vestibuloactive drug(s), transcanal

    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

    Does Dr. Limb accept my insurance?

    Dr. Limb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Limb accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Limb in San Francisco, 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

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Plan (CA)

    • Medicare

    • SelectCare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Limb's office located?

    Dr. Charles Limb's Primary Practice

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Charles Limb's Practice 2

    2380 Sutter St Fl 3

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 353-2757

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

    Dr. Limb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780629717.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Limb?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Limb's specialty?

    Dr. Limb is a Otolaryngologist near San Francisco, 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. Limb to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Limb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Limb is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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 Charles Limb accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Limb is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Limb offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Limb's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Limb?

    Please contact Dr. Limb's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Limb have?

    Dr. Charles Limb is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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