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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gaylis, Otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Brendan Gaylis, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Gaylis graduated from University of Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Mn Affil Hosps, General Surgery. Dr. Gaylis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaylis’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaylis’s office at (858) 455-9100.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gaylis?
Dr. Brendan Gaylis, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist 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. Gaylis empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cancer Reconstruction, Head & Neck Tumors, Parathyroid Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Gaylis is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Gaylis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Mn Affil Hosps, General Surgery | Barnes Jewish Hospital S Campus | Washington University, Hematology/Oncology | Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program
Medical School: University Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences | University of Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Gaylis board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Brendan Gaylis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Gaylis speak?
Dr. Gaylis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gaylis treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Gaylis 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. Gaylis. 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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
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:
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Lingual Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85810: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of tongue
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acquired Nose Deformity
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nose shape change
- Deformed nose
- Nasal deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M950: Acquired deformity of nose
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
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:
- Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
- Melanoma
- Scalp Melanoma
- Neck Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Scalp
- Skin Cancer of Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Voice Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
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:
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Parotid Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Tumor
- Salivary Gland Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
What procedures does Dr. Gaylis perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Gaylis 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. Gaylis. 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:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair
- Complex Wound Closure
- Surgical Wound Repair
- Injury Stitching
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
CPT Codes:
- 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 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:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
- Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
Also known as:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
Also known as:
- Large Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
- Radical Soft Tissue Resection
- Sarcoma Removal Face/Scalp
- Large Skin Tumor Excision
- Facial Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21016: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of face or scalp; 2 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Gaylis accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaylis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 455-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaylis accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Gaylis 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
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Hackensack Meridian Health
HealthComp
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gaylis' office located?
Dr. Brendan Gaylis' Primary Practice
15004 Innovation Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 455-9100
What is Dr. Gaylis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaylis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184654642.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaylis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaylis
What is Dr. Brendan Gaylis's specialty?
Dr. Gaylis 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. Gaylis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brendan Gaylis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gaylis is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital 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 Brendan Gaylis accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brendan Gaylis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brendan Gaylis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaylis's office at (858) 455-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brendan Gaylis?
Please contact Dr. Gaylis's office at (858) 455-9100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brendan Gaylis have?
Dr. Brendan Gaylis is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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