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Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Tulane University School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: hay fever (allergic rhinitis), microvascular surgery, tympanostomy (myringotomy with tube insertion), and more.

1301 20th Street St. John's Medical Building, Suite 510
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 204-4111

Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD is an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Saint John's Health Center and Westside Head & Neck.

Office Locations

1301 20th Street St. John's Medical Building, Suite 510
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Providence Saint John's Health Center

3831 Hughes Avenue Suite 704
Culver City, CA 90232

(310) 204-4111

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Some issues Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD can help you with:

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Nasal Endoscopy

Nasal endoscopy is the use of a thin, flexible tube (called a 'scope') that is inserted into the nostril to examine the structures of the nose. The scope contains a fiber optic light and a camera that allow a physician to see much more of the nasal passages, airways, and sinuses than is possible with a standard nasal exam.

A nasal endoscopy is typically performed by an otolaryngologist (or ENT) in their office. It may be performed for a variety of reasons, but some common ones include:

Sinus infections
Nasal polyps
Frequent nosebleeds
Persistent stuffiness
Obstruction in the nose
Suspected tumor in the nasal passages

In most cases, a medication containing a decongestant and anesthetic is sprayed into the nose before the scope is inserted. The doctor uses the scope to examine any problem areas. If necessary, most scopes allow for tiny tools to be inserted and used to removed tissue or take samples. Nasal endoscopy is a very safe and relatively easy procedure.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

diagnostic laryngoscopy

ear procedures

ear wax removal

impacted ear wax removal

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD had a list price for diagnostic laryngoscopy, ear procedures, ear wax removal, impacted ear wax removal, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, and laryngoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

stroboscopy

In 2023, Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD had a list price for stroboscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

stroboscopy

In 2012, Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD performed more stroboscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2012 were stroboscopy, diagnostic evaluation, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	189
doctor visit	600
ear procedures	103
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	42
stroboscopy	239

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2013 were stroboscopy, diagnostic evaluation, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	172
doctor visit	614
ear procedures	89
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
stroboscopy	233

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	56
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	42
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2014 were stroboscopy and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	607
ear procedures	122
stroboscopy	238

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	49
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	44
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2015 were stroboscopy, ear procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	29
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	470
ear procedures	77
excision	29
gynecologic procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29
nose surgery	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29
stroboscopy	251

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	40
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	62
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2016 were stroboscopy and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	490
ear procedures	100
stroboscopy	259

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	21
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	31
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2017 were stroboscopy and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	535
ear procedures	102
stroboscopy	278

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	24
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	36
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2018 were stroboscopy, ear procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	517
ear procedures	113
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	15
stroboscopy	257

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	17
Hispanic	14
Asian	13
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	20
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2019 were stroboscopy, ear procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	504
ear procedures	112
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
stroboscopy	228

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	21
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD in 2019

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2020 were ear procedures, stroboscopy and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	400
ear procedures	119
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
stroboscopy	108

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	27
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2021 were stroboscopy and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	508
ear procedures	128
stroboscopy	208

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	15
Hispanic	14
Asian	12
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	26
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2022 were stroboscopy and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	553
ear procedures	132
stroboscopy	258

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	28
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, CA were diagnostic evaluation, ear procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	29
diagnostic evaluation	180
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	527
ear procedures	108
excision	29
gynecologic procedures	29
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	28
nose surgery	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	168
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	69
85 and over	30
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	108

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2003. She completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Saint John's Health Center

Westside Head & Neck

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Cigna, Aetna HMO, Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Health Net HMO

Cigna

Aetna HMO

Medicare Advantage

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Monica, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amanda R. Salvado, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Acclarent, Inc	$799 Rhinology $267	ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $248	TruDi Navigation System $72	TruDi Nav Cable $71	Acclarent ENT Navigation System $62	Other $80
Galt Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$700 Oravig $700
Stryker Corporation	$397 XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $140	ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $121	ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM $50	CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE $47	Latera $40
Allergan Inc.	$299 $299
Aerin Medical Inc.	$185 Vivaer Airway Remodeling Stylus $78	RHINAER $49	RHINAER STYLUS $21	$37
Other	$1,170 ENT $242	BOTOX $180	Propel $127	Dymista $107	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $86	Other $428

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,850
Consulting Fee	$700

Biography

Dr. Amanda Salvado is an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) specialist. Clinical interests for Dr. Salvado include nasal congestion (stuffy nose), ear pain, and enlarged turbinates. She is professionally affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. Dr. Salvado studied medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Patients gave her an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Salvado accepts United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Salvado include: Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Rising Stars.