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Dr. Brendan Gaylis, MD

Dr. Brendan Gaylis, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

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 by the American Board of Otolaryngology. 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, Medicaid, 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 in 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 a 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:

    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    • Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
    • E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    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:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    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:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    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

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • 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

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    Dr. Brendan Gaylis' Practice 2

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    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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