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Dr. Chad Secor, MD

Louisville, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Secor, Otolaryngologist in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Chad Secor, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Secor graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr. Secor is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Secor’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Secor’s office at (502) 893-3342.

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

    • Medical School: University of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky | University of Kentucky College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Secor board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Chad Secor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Secor speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Secor treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Secor 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. Secor. 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:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing in throat
    • Esophageal swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Strep Throat
    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Tonsillitis
    • Repeated Strep Throat
    • Chronic Strep Tonsillitis
    • Frequent Strep Throat
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0301: Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis
    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    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:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66006: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, recurrent, bilateral

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Salivary Gland Problems
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Salivary Gland Issues
    • Saliva Gland Ailments
    • Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K118: Other diseases of salivary glands

    Also known as:

    • Benign Thyroid Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Non-cancerous thyroid growth
    • Benign thyroid neoplasm
    • Thyroid nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D34: Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland

    What procedures does Dr. Secor perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Secor 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. Secor. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Total Thyroid Removal
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy
    • Complete thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid gland removal
    • Thyroid surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
    • 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
    • DISE Procedure
    • Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
    • Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
    • Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea

    CPT Codes:

    • 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic

    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:

    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12

    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:

    • Ear Tube Removal (Under Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Myringotomy Tube Removal
    • Grommet Removal
    • Ventilation Tube Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 69424: Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;

    Also known as:

    • Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Inspire Device Implantation
    • Sleep Apnea Neurostimulator
    • Tongue Nerve Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64582: Open implantation of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator array, pulse generator, and distal respiratory sensor electrode or electrode array

    Also known as:

    • Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • VNS Implantation
    • Cranial Nerve Stimulator Surgery
    • Neurostimulator for Vagus Nerve
    • Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 64568: Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator

    Also known as:

    • Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
    • Nasal Bone Reduction
    • Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
    • Nose Fracture Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization

    Does Dr. Secor accept my insurance?

    Dr. Secor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 893-3342 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Secor accept in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Secor in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Gilsbar

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Passport Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Secor's office located?

    Dr. Chad Secor's Primary Practice

    4003 Kresge Way Ste 227

    Louisville, KY 40207

    (502) 893-3342

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    Dr. Chad Secor's Practice 2

    2400 Eastpoint Pkwy Ste 560

    Louisville, KY 40223

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    Dr. Chad Secor's Practice 3

    401 E Chestnut St

    Louisville, KY 40202

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

    Dr. Secor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225038177.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Secor?

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

    What is Dr. Chad Secor's specialty?

    Dr. Secor is a Otolaryngologist near Louisville, KY. 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. Secor to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Chad Secor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Secor is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Hardin, Norton Brownsboro Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Chad Secor accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Chad Secor is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chad Secor offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Secor's office at (502) 893-3342 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chad Secor?

    Please contact Dr. Secor's office at (502) 893-3342 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Chad Secor have?

    Dr. Chad Secor is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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