Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Viirre, Otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Erik Viirre, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Viirre graduated from Professor (Adjunct). Dr. Viirre is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Viirre’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Viirre’s office at (619) 543-3000.
Where did Dr. Viirre go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Western Ontario, London, Canada | St. Joseph's Health Center Ontario, Canada | UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles | Professor (Adjunct) | University of Western Ontario Schulich school of Medicine and Dentistry
What languages does Dr. Viirre speak?
Dr. Viirre and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Viirre treat?
As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Viirre 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. Viirre. 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:
- Migraine with Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Labyrinthitis
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Ear Disorder
- Inner Ear Inflammation
- Vestibular Labyrinthitis
- Ear Infection Dizziness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8302: Labyrinthitis, left ear
- H8301: Labyrinthitis, right ear
- H8303: Labyrinthitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Meniere's Disease
- Ménière disease
- Ménière's Syndrome
- Endolymphatic Hydrops
- Inner Ear Disorder
- Inner Ear Fluid Buildup
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8102: Meniere's disease, left ear
- H8103: Meniere's disease, bilateral
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- BPPV
- Positional Vertigo
- Crystal Vertigo
- Inner Ear Dizziness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8111: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, right ear
Also known as:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- BPPV
- Positional vertigo
- Inner ear dizziness
- Crystal ear problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8112: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left ear
Also known as:
- Other Somatic Symptom Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- Bruxism
- Atypical Somatic Disorder
- Unusual Physical Symptoms
- Mind-Body Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F458: Other somatoform disorders
Also known as:
- Tinnitus
- Ringing in Ears
- Ear Noise
- Head Noise
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9312: Tinnitus, left ear
Also known as:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
Which procedures does Dr. Viirre perform as a Otolaryngologist?
As a Otolaryngologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Erik Viirre may include:
- Adenoidectomy Consultation
- Adenoidectomy Follow Up
- Allergy Consultation
- Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP)
- Cancer Screening
- Cochlear Implant
- Ear Deformity and Reconstruction
- Ear Surgery Consultation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Viirre's office.
Does Dr. Viirre accept my insurance?
Dr. Viirre accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Viirre accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Viirre in San Diego, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Humana
Inland Empire
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Viirre's office located?
What is Dr. Viirre's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Viirre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093743601.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Viirre?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Viirre
What is Dr. Erik Viirre's specialty?
Dr. Viirre is a Otolaryngologist near San Diego, 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. Viirre to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Erik Viirre affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Viirre is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Erik Viirre accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Erik Viirre is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erik Viirre offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Viirre's office at (619) 543-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erik Viirre?
Please contact Dr. Viirre's office at (619) 543-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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