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Dr. Luca Vassalli, MD

Escondido, CA

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    Who is Dr. Vassalli, Otolaryngologist in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Luca Vassalli, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Vassalli completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology; Univ Il Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Vassalli is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vassalli’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vassalli’s office at (760) 291-6700.

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

    • Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology; Univ Il Coll Of Med, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca

    Is Dr. Vassalli board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Luca Vassalli, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Vassalli speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Vassalli treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Vassalli 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. Vassalli. 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
    • H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Vocal Cord Disorder
    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Throat Disorder
    • Voice Disorder
    • Voice problems
    • Vocal fold issues
    • Throat conditions
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
    • R490: Dysphonia

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Tinnitus
    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Ringing in Ears
    • Ear Noise
    • Head Noise
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9312: Tinnitus, left ear
    • H9311: Tinnitus, right ear
    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Fungal Infection
    • Fungal Infection
    • Skin fungus
    • Dermatophytosis
    • Tinea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B369: Superficial mycosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pharynx Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Throat conditions
    • Pharyngeal diseases
    • Problems with the pharynx

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J392: Other diseases of pharynx

    Also known as:

    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6981: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Does Dr. Vassalli accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vassalli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 291-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vassalli accept in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Vassalli in Escondido, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vassalli's office located?

    Dr. Luca Vassalli's Primary Practice

    225 E 2nd Ave

    Escondido, CA 92025

    (760) 291-6700

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    Dr. Luca Vassalli's Practice 2

    15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 400

    Poway, CA 92064

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    Dr. Luca Vassalli's Practice 3

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

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

    Dr. Vassalli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467451880.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vassalli?

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

    What is Dr. Luca Vassalli's specialty?

    Dr. Vassalli is a Otolaryngologist near Escondido, 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. Vassalli to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Luca Vassalli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Vassalli is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Luca Vassalli accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Luca Vassalli is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luca Vassalli offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vassalli's office at (760) 291-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Luca Vassalli?

    Please contact Dr. Vassalli's office at (760) 291-6700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Luca Vassalli have?

    Dr. Luca Vassalli is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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