Who is Dr. Blaugrund, Otolaryngologist in Wexford, PA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Blaugrund?
Dr. James Blaugrund is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Blaugrund empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Wexford, PA community, Dr. Blaugrund is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Blaugrund go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Otolaryngology; Johns Hopkins Hosp, General Surgery | Johns Hopkins Hospital | Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Blaugrund board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. James Blaugrund is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Blaugrund speak?
Dr. Blaugrund and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Blaugrund typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Blaugrund 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. Blaugrund. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hay Fever
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Blaugrund typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Blaugrund 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. Blaugrund. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Blaugrund accept my insurance?
Dr. Blaugrund accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 366-3889 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blaugrund accept in Wexford, PA?
Dr. Blaugrund in Wexford, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Blaugrund's office located?
Dr. James Blaugrund's Primary Practice
6001 Stonewood Dr Ste 300
Wexford, PA 15090
(412) 366-3889
What hospitals are Dr. Blaugrund affiliated with?
Dr. Blaugrund has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. James Blaugrund an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Blaugrund has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Blaugrund, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Blaugrund's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blaugrund's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831162312.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blaugrund?
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