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- 2390 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
About Dr. Mehta
Ritvik P. Mehta, MD practices otolaryngology — otology & neurotology in Carlsbad, CA. Ritvik is a 2001 graduate of University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Ritvik cared for 459 Medicare patients across 509 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, and test to assess middle ear function. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245393586.
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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
- (858) 909-0770
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2390 FARADAY AVE
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
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
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
509 services · 459 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
55 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
77 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
69 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92588 |
37 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope | Treatment | 92511 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
87 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
66 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
48 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing | Billing code | G0268 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 6
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.
Trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Mehta specialize in?
Dr. Mehta is an ENT doctor in Carlsbad, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology — Otology & Neurotology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Mehta located?
Dr. Mehta is listed at 2390 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mehta's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 909-0770. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mehta's NPI number?
Dr. Mehta's National Provider Identifier is 1245393586. 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. Mehta go to medical school?
Dr. Mehta attended University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Mehta been practicing?
Dr. Mehta has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Mehta do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Mehta performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; provides treatments such as comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test and test to assess middle ear function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Mehta confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Mehta. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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