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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lano, Otolaryngologist in New Braunfels, TX?
Dr. Charles Lano, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in New Braunfels, TX. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Lano graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Otolaryngology Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Lano is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lano’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lano’s office at (830) 629-5830.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lano?
Dr. Charles Lano, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lano empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Ear Disorders/Surgery, Hearing & Balance Disorders, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Braunfels/TX community, Dr. Lano is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Lano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Otolaryngology Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lano speak?
Dr. Lano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lano treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Lano 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. Lano. 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:
- Hay Fever
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Sphenoid Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Chronic sphenoid sinus infection
- Persistent sphenoid sinus inflammation
- Sphenoid rhinosinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
- J323: Chronic sphenoidal sinusitis
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nasal Polyp
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
- Nose polyp
- Nasal growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
- J330: Polyp of nasal cavity
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, 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:
- Larynx Swelling
- Throat Disorder
- Swollen voice box
- Laryngeal edema
- Throat swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- J384: Edema of larynx
Also known as:
- Head Lump or Swelling
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Head Mass
- Bump on Head
- Head Nodule
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6533: Chronic mucoid otitis media, bilateral
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:
- Other Eustachian Tube Problems
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Ear Tube Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral
- H6980: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Non-Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
- Non-allergic nasal inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J300: Vasomotor rhinitis
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:
- 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:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Lano perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Lano 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. Lano. 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:
- Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
- Intranasal lesion excision
- Nasal growth removal
- Laser treatment for nasal lesion
- Nose polyp removal
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Inferior turbinate ablation
- Nasal passage opening surgery
- Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Nasal Nerve Ablation (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Nasal Nerve Destruction
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Nasal Nerves
- Nasal Endoscopy with Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
- 31242: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with destruction by radiofrequency ablation, posterior nasal nerve
Also known as:
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Nasal Valve Collapse Repair (Radiofrequency)
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Nasal Valve Remodeling
- Nasal Airway Obstruction Repair
- Nose Valve Collapse Treatment
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
CPT Codes:
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
- 30469: Repair of nasal valve collapse with low energy, temperature-controlled (ie, radiofrequency) subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
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:
- Maxillary Sinus Dilation
- Endoscopy
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Transnasal Sinus Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
Also known as:
- Frontal and Sphenoid Sinus Dilation
- Endoscopy
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Ostia Enlargement
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31298: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal and sphenoid sinus ostia
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:
- 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:
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Dilation
- Nasal Endoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
- Ear Tube Widening
CPT Codes:
- 69706: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); bilateral
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
- Nasopharyngoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
- Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty
- Ear Tube Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 69705: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); unilateral
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:
- 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Lano accept my insurance?
Dr. Lano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (830) 629-5830 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lano accept in New Braunfels, TX?
Dr. Lano in New Braunfels, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Tennessee
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lano's office located?
Dr. Charles Lano's Primary Practice
42 Gruene Park Dr
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 629-5830
What is Dr. Lano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124092671.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lano
What is Dr. Charles Lano's specialty?
Dr. Lano is a Otolaryngologist near New Braunfels, TX. 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. Lano to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Lano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lano is affiliated with Resolute Baptist 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 Charles Lano accepting new patients in New Braunfels, TX?
Yes, Dr. Charles Lano is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Lano offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lano's office at (830) 629-5830 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Lano?
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