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Dr. Carl Nechtman, MD

Paducah, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nechtman, Otolaryngologist in Paducah, KY?

    Dr. Carl Nechtman, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Paducah, KY. Dr. Nechtman is fluent in English, French, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nechtman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nechtman’s office at (270) 408-4368.

    Where did Dr. Nechtman go to medical school and complete their residency?

      What languages does Dr. Nechtman speak?

      Dr. Nechtman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

      • English

      • French

      • Russian

      What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Nechtman typically treat?

      As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Nechtman 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. Nechtman. 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:

      • Eustachian Tube Disorder
      • Ear Disorder
      • Eustachian Tube Problem
      • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
      • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

      Also known as:

      • Deviated Septum
      • Nose Injuries and Disorder
      • Crooked nose septum
      • Nasal blockage
      • Septal deviation

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J342: Deviated nasal septum

      Also known as:

      • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
      • Voice Disorder
      • Hoarse voice
      • Raspy voice
      • Vocal cord dysfunction

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R490: Dysphonia

      Also known as:

      • Nose and Sinus Disorder
      • Nose Injuries and Disorder
      • Nasal problems
      • Sinus problems
      • Nose and sinus conditions

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

      Also known as:

      • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
      • Adenoids
      • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
      • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
      • Big tonsils and adenoids

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

      Also known as:

      • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
      • Thyroid Disease
      • Multinodular Goiter
      • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

      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:

      • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
      • Swallowing Disorder
      • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
      • Trouble Starting to Swallow
      • Throat Swallowing Problems

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

      What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Nechtman typically perform?

      As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Nechtman 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. Nechtman. 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:

      • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
      • Anesthesia
      • Tympanostomy with Tubes
      • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
      • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

      CPT Codes:

      • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

      Also known as:

      • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
      • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
      • Adenoidectomy for Kids
      • T&A Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

      Also known as:

      • Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
      • Rigid Esophagoscopy
      • Throat Scope with Sample
      • Esophagus Examination and Biopsy

      CPT Codes:

      • 43191: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Deviated Septum Repair
      • Septoplasty
      • Nasal Septum Surgery
      • Submucous Resection of Septum
      • Nose Septum Straightening

      CPT Codes:

      • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft

      Also known as:

      • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
      • Endoscopy
      • Sinus Endoscopy
      • Nasal Polyp Removal
      • Sinus Biopsy
      • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (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:

      • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
      • Dysphagia Tests
      • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
      • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
      • Dysphagia Evaluation

      CPT Codes:

      • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

      Also known as:

      • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
      • Speech-Language Pathology
      • Voice Therapy
      • Communication Disorder Treatment
      • Auditory Processing Therapy

      CPT Codes:

      • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

      Does Dr. Nechtman accept my insurance?

      Dr. Nechtman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 408-4368 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Nechtman accept in Paducah, KY?

      Dr. Nechtman in Paducah, KY 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)

      • Federal government of the United States

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • Molina Healthcare

      • UMR Administered Payer

      • UnitedHealth Group

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      Where is Dr. Nechtman's office located?

      Dr. Carl Nechtman's Primary Practice

      2605 Kentucky Ave Ste 601

      Paducah, KY 42003

      (270) 408-4368

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      What is Dr. Nechtman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

      Dr. Nechtman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417905399.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nechtman?

      Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nechtman

      What is Dr. Carl Nechtman's specialty?

      Dr. Nechtman is a Otolaryngologist near Paducah, KY.

      What does an Otolaryngologist do?

      An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders.

      Is this Dr. Carl Nechtman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Nechtman is affiliated with Baptist Health Paducah which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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      Is Carl Nechtman accepting new patients in Paducah, KY?

      Yes, Dr. Carl Nechtman is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Carl Nechtman offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Nechtman's office at (270) 408-4368 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Carl Nechtman?

      Please contact Dr. Nechtman's office at (270) 408-4368 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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