Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alcaraz, Otolaryngologist in Astoria, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Alcaraz?
Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Alcaraz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Astoria, NY community, Dr. Alcaraz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Alcaraz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A
Is Dr. Alcaraz board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Alcaraz speak?
Dr. Alcaraz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Alcaraz typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Alcaraz diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Alcaraz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Pharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Pharynx
- Throat Swallowing Difficulty
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1313: Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Chronic Outer Ear Infection
- Ear Infection
- Chronic External Otitis
- Long-term Outer Ear Infection
- Persistent Swimmer's Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6063: Unspecified chronic otitis externa, bilateral
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Hay Fever
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Alcaraz typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Alcaraz performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Alcaraz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (Local Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Myringotomy with Tubes
- Tympanostomy with Ventilating Tube
- Ear Drum Incision with Tube Placement
- Grommet Insertion (Local Anesthesia)
CPT Codes:
- 69433: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), local or topical anesthesia
Also known as:
- Inner Ear Drug Infusion
- Labyrinthotomy with Drug Perfusion
- Transcanal Inner Ear Treatment
- Meniere's Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 69801: Labyrinthotomy, with perfusion of vestibuloactive drug(s), transcanal
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Simple Nosebleed Treatment
- Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
- Nosebleed Cautery
- Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
- Stop Nosebleed Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method
Also known as:
- Nasopharynx Biopsy
- Nose Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Nose Throat Biopsy
- Upper Throat Biopsy
- Nasopharyngeal Lesion Biopsy
- Intranasal biopsy
- Nasal tissue sample
- Nose lining biopsy
- Biopsy inside nose
CPT Codes:
- 42804: Biopsy; nasopharynx, visible lesion, simple
- 30100: Biopsy, intranasal
Does Dr. Alcaraz accept my insurance?
Dr. Alcaraz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 445-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alcaraz accept in Astoria, NY?
Dr. Alcaraz in Astoria, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alcaraz's office located?
Dr. Nelson Alcaraz's Primary Practice
3119 Newtown Ave Ste 201
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 445-5100
What hospitals are Dr. Alcaraz affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alcaraz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 2 reviews
Office Experience
95% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Appointment Booking
90% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Nelson Alcaraz an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Alcaraz has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Alcaraz, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Alcaraz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alcaraz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548228232.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alcaraz?
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