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Who is Dr. Shimotakahara, Otolaryngologist in Coos Bay, OR?
Dr. Steven Shimotakahara, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Coos Bay, OR. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Shimotakahara graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Western Ontario Hosp, Otolaryngology; Montreal Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine; Toronto Gen Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Shimotakahara is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shimotakahara’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shimotakahara’s office at (541) 267-5151.
Where did Dr. Shimotakahara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Western Ontario Hosp, Otolaryngology; Montreal Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine; Toronto Gen Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
Medical School: Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada | McGill University Faculty of Medicine | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Shimotakahara board certified in Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Shimotakahara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Shimotakahara speak?
Dr. Shimotakahara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Shimotakahara treat?
As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shimotakahara 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. Shimotakahara. 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:
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Chronic sinus infection
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Ethmoid sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
- J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
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:
- Skin Cancer of the Face
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Cutaneous Malignancy
- Skin Neoplasm
- Malignant Skin Tumor
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp SCC
- Neck SCC
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44300: Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified part of face
- C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
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:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
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:
- GERD with Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- GERD
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, 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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Laryngitis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Voice Box Inflammation
- Loss of Voice
- Hoarse Voice
ICD-10 Codes:
- J040: Acute laryngitis
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Rodent Ulcer
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does Dr. Shimotakahara perform?
As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shimotakahara 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. Shimotakahara. 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:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
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:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
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)
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
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:
- Frontal Sinus Balloon Dilation
- Endoscopy
- Balloon sinuplasty
- Frontal sinus endoscopy
- Sinus opening dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31296: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal sinus ostium
Also known as:
- Surgical Nasal Endoscopy for Nosebleed Control
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Nosebleed Treatment
- Nasal Hemorrhage Control Endoscopy
- Surgical Sinus Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31238: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with control of nasal hemorrhage
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:
- Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
- Mastoidectomy Debridement
- Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
- Mastoid Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)
Also known as:
- Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
- Esophageal Widening
- Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
- Swallowing Tube Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
- Flexible Esophagoscopy
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Throat Scope with Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43202: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
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:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Tympanometry
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Hearing Tests for Children
- Impedance Audiometry
- Middle Ear Test
- Ear Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Does Dr. Shimotakahara accept my insurance?
Dr. Shimotakahara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (541) 267-5151 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shimotakahara accept in Coos Bay, OR?
Dr. Shimotakahara in Coos Bay, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
HealthComp
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Providence Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare
Western Oregon Advanced Health
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Where is Dr. Shimotakahara's office located?
Dr. Steven Shimotakahara's Primary Practice
1900 Woodland Dr
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-5151
What is Dr. Shimotakahara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shimotakahara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326024738.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shimotakahara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shimotakahara
What is Dr. Steven Shimotakahara's specialty?
Dr. Shimotakahara is a Otolaryngologist near Coos Bay, OR. 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. Shimotakahara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Steven Shimotakahara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shimotakahara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center. 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 Steven Shimotakahara accepting new patients in Coos Bay, OR?
Yes, Dr. Steven Shimotakahara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Shimotakahara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shimotakahara's office at (541) 267-5151 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Shimotakahara?
Please contact Dr. Shimotakahara's office at (541) 267-5151 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Shimotakahara have?
Dr. Steven Shimotakahara is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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