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Dr. Joseph Scharpf, MD

Dr. Joseph Scharpf, MD

Cleveland, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Scharpf, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Joseph Scharpf, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH. He is board certified. Dr. Scharpf graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine. Dr. Scharpf is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scharpf’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scharpf’s office at (216) 444-2273.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Scharpf?

    Dr. Joseph Scharpf, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 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. Scharpf empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Skull Base Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Cleveland/OH community, Dr. Scharpf is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States | Ohio State University / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Scharpf board certified as a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Scharpf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Scharpf speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Scharpf treat?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Scharpf 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. Scharpf. 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:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    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:

    • Oral Cancer
    • Tongue Cancer
    • Mouth Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
    • Oral Cavity Cancer
    • Mouth Malignancy
    • Oral Carcinoma
    • Tongue Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
    • C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
    • C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Oral Cancer
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer
    • Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
    • Tonsil Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
    • Pharyngeal Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
    • C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
    • C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Salivary Gland Problems
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Salivary Gland Issues
    • Saliva Gland Ailments
    • Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K118: Other diseases of salivary glands

    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:

    • Oral and Throat Cancer
    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Oral Cancer
    • Throat Cancer
    • Mouth Cancer
    • Pharyngeal Cancer
    • Lip Cancer
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer
    • Papillary Thyroid Cancer
    • Follicular Thyroid Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85819: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx
    • Z85850: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of thyroid

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Enlarged Thyroid Gland
    • Simple Goiter
    • Thyroid Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E049: Nontoxic goiter, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Parotid Gland Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Non-cancerous parotid growth
    • Parotid gland adenoma
    • Parotid lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D110: Benign neoplasm of parotid gland

    Also known as:

    • History of larynx cancer
    • Head and Neck Cancer
    • Past laryngeal cancer
    • Larynx cancer survivor
    • Previous throat cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8521: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Growth of unknown type in the carotid body
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid body tumor of uncertain nature
    • Undetermined carotid body growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D446: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid body

    Also known as:

    • Other Tongue Disorder
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Tongue Problems
    • Tongue Ailments
    • Unspecified Tongue Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K149: Disease of tongue, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Scharpf perform?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Scharpf 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. Scharpf. 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 One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Total Thyroid Removal
    • Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
    • Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
    • Completion Thyroidectomy
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy
    • Complete thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid gland removal
    • Thyroid surgery
    • Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
    • Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
    • Thyroid Cancer Surgery
    • Thyroidectomy
    • Substernal Thyroid Removal
    • Cervical Thyroidectomy
    • Remaining Thyroid Removal
    • Second Thyroid Surgery
    • Total Thyroidectomy after Partial

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
    • 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
    • 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
    • 60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
    • 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid

    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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Endoscopy
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • FEES Test
    • Swallowing Endoscopy
    • Video Swallowing Study
    • Dysphagia Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
    • 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;

    Also known as:

    • Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Cervical Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Also known as:

    • Voice Prosthetic Fitting
    • Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
    • Voice Device Assessment
    • Artificial Voice Fitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Also known as:

    • Modified Radical Neck Dissection
    • Cervical Lymph Node Removal
    • Neck Lymphadenectomy
    • Neck Dissection Surgery
    • Lymph Node Biopsy Neck

    CPT Codes:

    • 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)

    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:

    • Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
    • Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
    • Voice box biopsy
    • Throat biopsy with scope
    • Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
    • Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Scope Through Trachea
    • Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
    • Lung Airway Inspection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision

    Also known as:

    • Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
    • Parotidectomy
    • Salivary gland tumor removal
    • Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
    • Lateral parotidectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve

    Also known as:

    • Total Parotid Gland Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
    • Parotidectomy
    • Salivary gland tumor removal
    • Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
    • Parotid tumor excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 42420: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; total, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Does Dr. Scharpf accept my insurance?

    Dr. Scharpf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Scharpf accept in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Scharpf in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Ohio

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Scharpf's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Scharpf's Primary Practice

    9500 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44195

    (216) 444-2273

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

    Dr. Scharpf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265497044.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scharpf?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Scharpf's specialty?

    Dr. Scharpf is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Cleveland, OH. A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Contact Dr. Scharpf to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Scharpf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Scharpf is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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 Joseph Scharpf accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Scharpf is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Scharpf offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Scharpf's office at (216) 444-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Scharpf?

    Please contact Dr. Scharpf's office at (216) 444-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Scharpf have?

    Dr. Joseph Scharpf is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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