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Dr. Philip Chironis, MD

Newport Beach, CA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chironis, Otolaryngologist in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Philip Chironis, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Chironis graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Otolaryngology; North Shore Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Chironis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chironis’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chironis’s office at (949) 645-5918.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chironis?

    Dr. Philip Chironis, 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. Chironis empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal Surgery, Neck Masses, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring, Voice Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Newport Beach/CA community, Dr. Chironis is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Otolaryngology; North Shore Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Chironis board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Chironis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Chironis speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chironis treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chironis 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. Chironis. 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
    • 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:

    • Age-Related Hearing Loss
    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Loss in Both Ears
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Age-related hearing loss
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Presbycusis
    • Senior Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Loss in Older Adults
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Sound transmission hearing loss
    • Outer or middle ear hearing loss
    • Temporary hearing loss
    • Bilateral Deafness
    • Hearing Impairment Both Sides
    • Poor Hearing in Both Ears

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9113: Presbycusis, bilateral
    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
    • H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Outer Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Infectious Otitis Externa
    • Ear Canal Infection
    • External Ear Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H60399: Other infective otitis externa, unspecified ear

    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:

    • Other Voice Problems
    • Voice Disorder
    • Voice changes
    • Vocal issues
    • Resonance issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R498: Other voice and resonance disorders

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Right Ear Pain
    • Left Ear Pain
    • Ear Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Earache
    • Otalgia Right Side
    • Left Earache
    • Otalgia Left Side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9201: Otalgia, right ear
    • H9202: Otalgia, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • BPPV
    • Positional vertigo
    • Inner ear dizziness
    • Crystal ear problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H8110: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    What procedures does Dr. Chironis perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chironis 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. Chironis. 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:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
    • Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
    • Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Anterior Ethmoidectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
    • Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Removal of Nasal Turbinate
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
    • 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Simple Nosebleed Treatment
    • Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
    • Nosebleed Cautery
    • Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
    • Stop Nosebleed Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method

    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:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
    • Tonsil and adenoid removal
    • T&A surgery
    • Throat surgery for tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Chironis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chironis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 645-5918 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chironis accept in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Chironis in Newport Beach, 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

    • Cigna

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chironis' office located?

    Dr. Philip Chironis' Primary Practice

    361 Hospital Rd Ste 522

    Newport Beach, CA 92663

    (949) 645-5918

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

    Dr. Chironis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467482190.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chironis?

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

    What is Dr. Philip Chironis's specialty?

    Dr. Chironis is a Otolaryngologist near Newport Beach, 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. Chironis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Philip Chironis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chironis is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Philip Chironis accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Chironis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Philip Chironis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chironis's office at (949) 645-5918 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Philip Chironis?

    Please contact Dr. Chironis's office at (949) 645-5918 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Philip Chironis have?

    Dr. Philip Chironis is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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