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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Birns, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Jeffrey Birns, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Tarzana, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Birns completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery; Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Birns is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birns’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birns’s office at (818) 905-8118.
Where did Dr. Birns go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery; Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Birns board certified as a Pediatric Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Birns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Birns speak?
Dr. Birns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Russian
What conditions does a Pediatric Otolaryngologist like Dr. Birns typically treat?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Birns 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. Birns. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax
- Excessive Earwax
- Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6120: Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Adjustment or Removal
- Myringotomy Tube Management
- Ear Grommet Adjustment
- Tympanostomy Tube Removal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4582: Encounter for adjustment or removal of myringotomy device (stent) (tube)
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Chronic Tonsil and Adenoid Disease
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
- Persistent tonsil and adenoid issues
- Long-term tonsil and adenoid problems
- Chronic tonsil and adenoid condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
- J359: Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
What procedures does a Pediatric Otolaryngologist like Dr. Birns typically perform?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Birns 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. Birns. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Hearing Test
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Tympanometry
- Play Hearing Test
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Hearing Tests for Children
- OAE Test
- Outer Hair Cell Function Test
- Cochlear Mapping Hearing Test
- Newborn Hearing Screening
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
- Impedance Audiometry
- Middle Ear Test
- Ear Pressure Test
- Conditioning Audiometry
- Pediatric Hearing Test
- Hearing Test for Children
CPT Codes:
- 92588: Distortion product evoked otoacoustic emissions; comprehensive diagnostic evaluation (quantitative analysis of outer hair cell function by cochlear mapping, minimum of 12 frequencies), with interpretation and report
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
- 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
- 92582: Conditioning play audiometry
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Birns accept my insurance?
Dr. Birns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 905-8118 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birns accept in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Birns in Tarzana, 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
Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Birns' office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Birns' Primary Practice
18425 Burbank Blvd Ste 412
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 905-8118
What is Dr. Birns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043278062.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birns
What is Dr. Jeffrey Birns's specialty?
Dr. Birns is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Tarzana, CA.
What does a Pediatric Otolaryngologist do?
A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Birns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Birns is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital 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 Jeffrey Birns accepting new patients in Tarzana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Birns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Birns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Birns's office at (818) 905-8118 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Birns?
Please contact Dr. Birns's office at (818) 905-8118 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Birns have?
Dr. Jeffrey Birns is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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