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- 200 Medical Plaza, #550, Los Angeles, CA 90095
About Dr. Chhetri
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Dinesh K. Chhetri, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Dinesh graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 1997. Medicare claims data shows Dinesh provided 6,198 services to 2,181 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, and evaluation, recording, and interpretation of swallowing using an endoscope. NPI 1598878753 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 206-6688
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
200 MEDICAL PLAZA #550
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,198 services · 2,181 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
665 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus using a flexible endoscope through nose | Procedure | 43197 |
92 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of windpipe and lung airways through permanent windpipe opening using an endoscope | Procedure | 31615 |
73 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope | Procedure | 31571 |
56 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Dilation of esophagus with insertion of guide wire using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43226 |
47 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of substance to augment voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31574 |
47 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box | Procedure | 64617 |
46 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Plastic or reconstructive repair of throat | Procedure | 42950 |
30 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31622 |
28 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box | Procedure | 64616 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Los Angeles 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Chhetri specialize in?
Dr. Chhetri is an otolaryngology (ent) in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Chhetri located?
Dr. Chhetri is listed at 200 Medical Plaza #550, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chhetri's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 206-6688. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Chhetri?
Dr. Chhetri's National Provider Identifier is 1598878753. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Chhetri go to medical school?
Dr. Chhetri attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Chhetri have?
Dr. Chhetri has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Chhetri do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chhetri performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of esophagus using a flexible endoscope through nose and exam of windpipe and lung airways through permanent windpipe opening using an endoscope; provides treatments such as evaluation, recording, and interpretation of swallowing using an endoscope and evaluation and recording of swallowing using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Chhetri's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chhetri. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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