Physician Profile
Karla DIAN FRIEDMAN O'Dell, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. O'dell
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Karla DIAN FRIEDMAN O'Dell, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Karla graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2008. According to Medicare claims data, Karla cared for 911 Medicare patients across 1,225 services. The services billed most often include exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (323) 442-5790
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1450 SAN PABLO ST STE 5100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
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
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
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,225 services · 911 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
190 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
160 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
84 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
56 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of windpipe and lung airways through permanent windpipe opening using an endoscope | Procedure | 31615 |
37 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of substance to augment voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31574 |
24 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of substance to augment voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31574 |
16 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
187 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
163 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
77 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at University of Southern California Keck 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. O'Dell specialize in?
Dr. O'Dell 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. O'Dell located?
Dr. O'Dell is listed at 1450 San Pablo St Ste 5100, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. O'Dell's phone number?
The number on file is (323) 442-5790. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. O'Dell's NPI number?
Dr. O'Dell's National Provider Identifier is 1861733602. 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. O'Dell go to medical school?
Dr. O'Dell attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. O'Dell been practicing?
Dr. O'Dell has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. O'Dell do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. O'Dell performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and exam of windpipe and lung airways through permanent windpipe opening using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. O'Dell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. O'Dell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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