32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Braganza, Otolaryngologist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Rabindra Braganza, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Braganza completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Braganza is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Braganza’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Braganza’s office at (805) 681-1768.
Where did Dr. Braganza go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Braganza board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Rabindra Braganza, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Braganza speak?
Dr. Braganza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Braganza treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Braganza 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. Braganza. 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
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Sleep Disorder
- Sleep Disorder
- Uncommon Sleep Problems
- Rare Sleep Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- G478: Other sleep disorders
Also known as:
- Chronic Adenoiditis
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Persistent adenoid infection
- Long-term adenoid inflammation
- Recurrent adenoiditis
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3502: Chronic adenoiditis
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
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:
- 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:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
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:
- 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:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
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
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:
- Superficial Fungal Infection
- Fungal Infection
- Skin fungus
- Dermatophytosis
- Tinea
ICD-10 Codes:
- B369: Superficial mycosis, 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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Sinus Polyp
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal polyp
- Sinus growth
- Polyp in nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J338: Other polyp of sinus
What procedures does Dr. Braganza perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Braganza 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. Braganza. 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:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Sinus Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
- Sinus Tissue Excision
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
- 31288: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 Canal Bone Growth Removal
- Exostosis Excision Ear Canal', 'Surfer's Ear Surgery
- External Auditory Canal Exostosis Removal
- Ear Canal Bone Spur Removal
CPT Codes:
- 69140: Excision exostosis(es), external auditory canal
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:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Facial Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
Does Dr. Braganza accept my insurance?
Dr. Braganza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 681-1768 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Braganza accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Braganza in Santa Barbara, 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
CenCal Health
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Braganza's office located?
Dr. Rabindra Braganza's Primary Practice
4151 Foothill Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 681-1768
What is Dr. Braganza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Braganza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972512382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Braganza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Braganza
What is Dr. Rabindra Braganza's specialty?
Dr. Braganza is a Otolaryngologist near Santa Barbara, 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. Braganza to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rabindra Braganza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Braganza is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 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 Rabindra Braganza accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rabindra Braganza is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rabindra Braganza offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Braganza's office at (805) 681-1768 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rabindra Braganza?
Please contact Dr. Braganza's office at (805) 681-1768 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rabindra Braganza have?
Dr. Rabindra Braganza is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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