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Dr. James Montelaro, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Montelaro, Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. James Montelaro, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Montelaro completed his residency at Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Shands Hosp At Univ Of Fl, General Surgery. Dr. Montelaro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Montelaro’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Montelaro’s office at (225) 769-2222.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Shands Hosp At Univ Of Fl, General Surgery | Shands Hospital At University Of Fl

    • Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville

    Is Dr. Montelaro board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Montelaro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Montelaro speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Montelaro treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Montelaro 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. Montelaro. 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:

    • Hay Fever
    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Tongue-Tie
    • Lip Malformation at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Mouth Disorder
    • Ankyloglossia
    • Short Lingual Frenulum
    • Tied Tongue
    • Lip Birth Defect
    • Abnormal Lip Shape
    • Congenital Lip Anomaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q381: Ankyloglossia
    • Q380: Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H93293: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral
    • H93299: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, unspecified ear

    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 Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Does Dr. Montelaro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Montelaro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 769-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Montelaro accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Montelaro in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • Ucare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Montelaro's office located?

    Dr. James Montelaro's Primary Practice

    8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 2222

    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

    (225) 769-2222

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    Dr. James Montelaro's Practice 2

    8200 Constantin Blvd # 3

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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    Dr. James Montelaro's Practice 3

    5258 Dijon Dr

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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

    Dr. Montelaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447250311.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Montelaro?

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

    What is Dr. James Montelaro's specialty?

    Dr. Montelaro is a Otolaryngologist near Baton Rouge, LA. 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. Montelaro to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Montelaro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Montelaro is affiliated with Olmsted Medical Center, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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 James Montelaro accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. James Montelaro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Montelaro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Montelaro's office at (225) 769-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Montelaro?

    Please contact Dr. Montelaro's office at (225) 769-2222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Montelaro have?

    Dr. James Montelaro is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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