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Dr. Michael Kearns, MD

Fair Oaks, CA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kearns, Otolaryngologist in Fair Oaks, CA?

    Dr. Michael Kearns, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Fair Oaks, CA. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Kearns completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Otolaryngology. Dr. Kearns is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kearns’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kearns’s office at (916) 966-2700.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Otolaryngology

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca

    Is Dr. Kearns board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Kearns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Kearns speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kearns treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kearns 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. Kearns. 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:

    • Other Abnormal Hearing Sensations
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Unusual Ear Sounds
    • Distorted Hearing
    • Auditory Hallucinations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H93293: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, 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:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Ear Disorder in Both Ears
    • Ear Disorder
    • Bilateral Ear Condition
    • Both Ear Problems
    • Aural Disorder Bilateral
    • Ear Problem
    • Ear Condition
    • Hearing Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H938X3: Other specified disorders of ear, bilateral
    • H938X2: Other specified disorders of left ear
    • H938X1: Other specified disorders of right ear

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    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:

    • Other Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Kearns perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kearns 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. Kearns. 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:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus

    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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Injury Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy

    Does Dr. Kearns accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kearns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 966-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kearns accept in Fair Oaks, CA?

    Dr. Kearns in Fair Oaks, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kearns' office located?

    Dr. Michael Kearns' Primary Practice

    6600 Mercy Ct Ste 180

    Fair Oaks, CA 95628

    (916) 966-2700

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

    Dr. Kearns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144223819.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kearns?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Kearns's specialty?

    Dr. Kearns is a Otolaryngologist near Fair Oaks, 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. Kearns to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Kearns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kearns is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Michael Kearns accepting new patients in Fair Oaks, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Kearns is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Kearns offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kearns's office at (916) 966-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Kearns?

    Please contact Dr. Kearns's office at (916) 966-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Kearns have?

    Dr. Michael Kearns is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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