39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. O'leary, Otologist & Neurotologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Michael O'leary, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. O'leary graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wash Univ Sch Of Med, Other Specialty; St Vincent Med Ctr, Other Specialty; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Otolaryngology; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine. Dr. O'leary is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. O'leary’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. O'leary’s office at (619) 229-4903.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. O'leary?
Dr. Michael O'leary, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otologist & Neurotologist 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. O'leary empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Baha Implant, Balance Disorders, Cochlear Implants, Ear Disorders/Surgery, Neurotology, Pituitary Tumors, Skull Base Tumors & Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. O'leary is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. O'leary go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Washington University, Head & Neck Surgery | St Vincent Medical Center, Neurotology
Residency: Wash Univ Sch Of Med, Other Specialty; St Vincent Med Ctr, Other Specialty; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Otolaryngology; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine | Naval Medical Center San Diego | Valley Health System/Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University Program
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Georgetown University School of Medicine
Is Dr. O'leary board certified as an Otologist & Neurotologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael O'leary, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology , American Board of Otolaryngology since 1987, American Board of Otolaryngology since 2012
What languages does Dr. O'leary speak?
Dr. O'leary and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. O'leary treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. O'leary 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. O'leary. 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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Bone Growth in Both Ear Canals
- Ear Disorder
- Bilateral Surfer's Ear
- Bilateral External Auditory Canal Exostosis
- Ear Canal Osteoma Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H61813: Exostosis of external canal, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Bone Growth in Ear Canal
- Ear Disorder
- Exostosis of ear canal', 'Surfer's ear
- Bone spur in ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H61819: Exostosis of external canal, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Narrowed Ear Canal
- Ear Disorder
- Ear canal stenosis
- Blocked ear canal
- External ear canal narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- H61303: Acquired stenosis of external ear canal, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R278: Other lack of coordination
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. O'leary perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. O'leary 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. O'leary. 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:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
- 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 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
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Ear Canal Reconstruction
- Ear Canal Bone Growth Removal
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Meatoplasty
- External Auditory Canal Repair
- Ear Canal Widening
- Exostosis Excision Ear Canal', 'Surfer's Ear Surgery
- External Auditory Canal Exostosis Removal
- Ear Canal Bone Spur Removal
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 69310: Reconstruction of external auditory canal (meatoplasty) (eg, for stenosis due to injury, infection) (separate procedure)
- 69140: Excision exostosis(es), external auditory canal
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
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:
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Dilation
- Nasal Endoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
- Ear Tube Widening
CPT Codes:
- 69706: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); bilateral
Also known as:
- Radical Removal of Ear Canal Lesion
- External Auditory Canal Excision
- Ear Canal Tumor Removal
- Ear Canal Lesion Resection
CPT Codes:
- 69150: Radical excision external auditory canal lesion; without neck dissection
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Minor Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
CPT Codes:
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
CPT Codes:
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
Does Dr. O'leary accept my insurance?
Dr. O'leary accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 229-4903 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. O'leary accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. O'leary 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. O'leary's office located?
Dr. Michael O'leary's Primary Practice
3590 Camino del Rio N Ste 101
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 229-4903
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What is Dr. O'leary's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. O'leary's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417986613.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. O'leary?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. O'leary
What is Dr. Michael O'leary's specialty?
Dr. O'leary is a Otologist & Neurotologist near San Diego, CA. An otolaryngologist specializing in otology and neurotology treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including hearing and balance disorders. Their advanced training focuses on the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and the underlying causes of ear-related conditions. Contact Dr. O'leary to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael O'leary affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. O'leary is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Memorial 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
Where can I learn more about Otologist & Neurotologist?
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Is Michael O'leary accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael O'leary is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael O'leary offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. O'leary's office at (619) 229-4903 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael O'leary?
Please contact Dr. O'leary's office at (619) 229-4903 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael O'leary have?
Dr. Michael O'leary is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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