Dr. David Seltzer, MD
David C Seltzer, M.D.
650 Alamo Pintado Rd Ste 101 Solvang, CA 93463Make an Appointment
(805) 618-1242Dr. David Seltzer, MD is a Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Solvang, CA and has over 52 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Seltzer has more experience with Upper Respiratory Conditions, Sleep-disordered Breathing, and Environmental Allergies than other specialists in his area. He graduated from University of Southern California / Keck School of Medicine medical school in 1968. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lompoc Valley Medical Center and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Seltzer to book an appointment.
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Dr. Seltzer accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Choice POS
- Choice PPO
- Anthem
- $0 Cost Share AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual Via Exchange)-CA EPO
- Access for Infants & Mothers (AIM)-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
- Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze 60 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Bronze 60 D HDHP (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA EPO
- Bronze 60 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Bronze 60 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Bronze 60 HDHP (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
- Bronze 60 HDHP AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze Pathway EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold 80 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Gold 80 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Gold 80 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Gold Priority Select-CA HMO
- Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- Minimum Coverage D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Minimum Coverage EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Pathway X - EPO Network-CA
- PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
- PERS Traditional-CA HMO
- Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Platinum 90 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Platinum 90 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Platinum 90 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Platinum Priority Select-CA HMO
- Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Priority Select-CA HMO
- Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO
- Select Plus-CA HMO
- Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO
- Select-CA HMO
- Select-CA PPO
- Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver 70 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 70 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 70 EPO Off Exchange-CA
- Silver 73 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 87 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 94 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Priority Select-CA HMO
- Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- AvMed
- Open Access
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Select Plus HMO
- Select PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Flexcare
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- GEHA
- Health Net
- Employer Group HMO
- Health Net PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Tricare
- TriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
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Practice Areas
Upper Respiratory Conditions
Upper respiratory specialists diagnose and treat conditions such as infections, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and whooping cough (pertussis) that affect the upper part of the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, larynx, and lungs.Compare with other Upper Respiratory Conditions specialists.
Typically treats 86% more than their peers
Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Seltzer treats Chronic Sinusitis more than 93% of their peers
Dr. Seltzer treats this condition more than 93% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Seltzer treats Sinusitis more than 91% of their peers
Dr. Seltzer treats this condition more than 91% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Seltzer treats Allergic Rhinitis more than 89% of their peers
Dr. Seltzer treats this condition more than 89% of their peers
Sleep-disordered Breathing
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep-disordered Breathing specialists.
Typically treats 76% more than their peers
Based on claims data for 1 condition or procedure
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Seltzer treats Sleep Disorders more than 77% of their peers
Dr. Seltzer treats this condition more than 77% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Seltzer treats Sleep Apnea more than 76% of their peers
Dr. Seltzer treats this condition more than 76% of their peers
Environmental Allergies
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Typically treats 62% more than their peers
Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Seltzer treats Pollen Allergy more than 89% of their peers
Dr. Seltzer treats this condition more than 89% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Seltzer performs Allergy Skin Testing more than 67% of their peers
Dr. Seltzer performs this procedure more than 67% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Seltzer performs Allergy Shots more than 47% of their peers
Dr. Seltzer performs this procedure more than 47% of their peers
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Dr. Seltzer's conditions and procedures:
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Abscess
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- Adenoidectomy
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
- Allergies
- Allergy Shots
- Allergy Skin Testing
- Allergy Testing
- Allergy Treatment
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Asthma
- Audiometry
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Cancer
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Complex Revision Rhinoplasty
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Deafness
- Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
- Deviated Septum
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Ear Infection
- Ear Surgery
- Ear Tube Placement
- Earwax Buildup
- Earwax Removal
- Enlarged Turbinates
- ENT Cancer
- ENT Surgery
- Eosinophilia
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
- Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
- Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
- Facial Fracture
- Fracture
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Hearing Aid
- Hearing Disorders
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laryngitis
- Laryngoscopy
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Larynx Conditions
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Myringotomy
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nasal Polyp
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Nasal Surgery
- Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Perforated Eardrum
- Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngitis
- Pollen Allergy
- Postnasal Drip
- Primary Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sinus Disorders
- Sinus Surgery
- Sinusitis
- Skin Cancer
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Tempormandibular Joint Pain
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
- Throat Pain
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillectomy
- Tonsillitis
- Tracheal Surgery
- Vertigo
- Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
- Vocal Cord Nodule
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
- Vocal Cord Surgery
- Wound Repair
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- Allergy
- Allergy & Asthma
- Allergy & Immunology
- Audiology
- Audiology Technology
- Child & Adolescent Allergy
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Hearing Instruments
- Laryngology
- Otolaryngic Allergy
- Pediatric Allergy
- Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
- Pediatric Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
- Pediatric Immunology
- Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Education
Languages
- Spanish
- English
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