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Dr. John Saad, MD

Otolaryngologist

La Jolla, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saad, Otolaryngologist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. John Saad, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Saad completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary, Otolaryngology; Good Samaritan Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Saad is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saad’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saad’s office at (858) 554-8964.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary, Otolaryngology; Good Samaritan Hosp, General Surgery | Good Samaritan Hospital

    Is Dr. Saad board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Saad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Saad speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English
    • French

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Saad typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Saad 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. Saad. 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:

    • 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:

    • Larynx Swelling
    • Throat Disorder
    • Swollen voice box
    • Laryngeal edema
    • Throat swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J384: Edema of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    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:

    • 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:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Saad typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Saad 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. Saad. 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:

    • 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
    • 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:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    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. Saad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-8964 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saad accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Saad in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Territories

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Saad's office located?

    Dr. John Saad's Primary Practice

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 554-8964

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

    Dr. Saad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710942198.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saad?

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

    What is Dr. John Saad's specialty?

    Dr. Saad is an Otolaryngologist near La Jolla, CA.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. John Saad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saad is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dr. John Saad accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Saad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Saad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saad's office at (858) 554-8964 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Saad?

    Please contact Dr. Saad's office at (858) 554-8964 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Saad's office located?

    Dr. Saad's office is located in La Jolla, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Saad have?

    Dr. John Saad is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.