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Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD

(49 Ratings)

Specializes in: Head & Neck Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Professional interests include: airway stenosis, laryngology, hoarseness, and more.

222 W. Eulalia Street Suite 200 Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91204

(818) 649-3919

Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD is a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in head & neck plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD is affiliated with Keck Medicine of USC, Keck Medical Center of USC and USC Arcadia Hospital.

Office Locations

Keck Medical Center of USC

1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033

1-800-872-2273

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Keck Medical Center of USC

1450 San Pablo Street Hc4 - Suite 5100 Hc4 - Suite 5100
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-5790

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Keck Medical Center of USC

1812 Verdugo Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91208

(818) 790-7100

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Keck Medical Center of USC

222 W. Eulalia Street Suite 200 Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91204

(818) 649-3919

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Keck Medical Center of USC

300 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007

1-888-388-2838

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

stroboscopy

In 2023, Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD performed more stroboscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD.

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, stroboscopy and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	283
ear procedures	32
injections	27
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	100
minimally invasive procedures	100
stroboscopy	86

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	76
Asian	90
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	74
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	423
ear procedures	17
injections	32
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	136
minimally invasive procedures	136
stroboscopy	205
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	12
Hispanic	60
Asian	60
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	45
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	429
ear procedures	21
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	95
minimally invasive procedures	95
stroboscopy	174

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	63
Asian	48
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	52
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	527
ear procedures	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	127
minimally invasive procedures	127
stroboscopy	207

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	89
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	60
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	613
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	177
minimally invasive procedures	177
stroboscopy	269

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	17
Hispanic	87
Asian	64
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	39
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	573
injections	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	113
minimally invasive procedures	113
stroboscopy	208

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	13
Hispanic	67
Asian	53
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	27
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	563
injections	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	106
minimally invasive procedures	106
stroboscopy	301

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	52
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	26
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	630
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	150
minimally invasive procedures	150
stroboscopy	315

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	15
Hispanic	86
Asian	65
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	37
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and injections.

doctor visit	450
ear procedures	21
injections	21
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	113
minimally invasive procedures	113
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD.

**Gender**
Female	155
Male	141

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	46
Non-Hispanic White	162
Hispanic	59
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
85 and over	36
75 to 84	92
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	127

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

She has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medical Center of USC

USC Arcadia Hospital

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. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, United Healthcare, Interplan, Aetna, Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), PacifiCare, Health Net, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, USC Network, Take Care (GUAM), Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

TriWest

United Healthcare

Interplan

Aetna

Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

GEHA

Anthem

First Health

Beech Street

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

PacifiCare

Health Net

Brand New Day

Marian Health Services

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

USC Network

Take Care (GUAM)

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Shield Covered California

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Health Plans of Nevada

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 49 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

4.98

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$1,635 $1,635
Acclarent, Inc	$162 TruDi Nav Cable $134	RELIEVA SPINPLUS $28
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$116 Propel $116
Olympus America Inc.	$83 $83
Optinose US, Inc.	$59 Xhance $59
Other	$12 Nasastent $12

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,635
Food and Beverage	$431

Biography

Dr. Karla O'Dell's specialties are otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and head & neck plastic surgery. Dr. O'Dell's patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. O'Dell include hoarseness, laryngology, and voice disorders. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Keck Medical Center of USC and USC Arcadia Hospital. She appears to be in-network for Anthem, PacifiCare, Blue California, and more. She graduated from the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Dr. O'Dell has received professional recognition including the following: Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Rising Stars.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karla Dian Friedman O'Dell, MD From 2013 - 2022

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General Payments

Biography

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