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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Laitman, Otolaryngologist in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Benjamin Laitman, MD, PHD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Elmhurst, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Laitman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laitman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laitman’s office at (212) 241-6639.
What languages does Dr. Laitman speak?
Dr. Laitman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Laitman typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Laitman 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. Laitman. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- Other Voice Problems
- One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Voice Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Voice problems
- Vocal fold issues
- Throat conditions
- Voice changes
- Vocal issues
- Resonance issues
- Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
- Paralyzed vocal cord
- Single vocal cord paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
- R498: Other voice and resonance disorders
- J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Larynx Narrowing
- Throat Disorder
- Laryngeal stenosis
- Narrowed voice box
- Airway narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- J386: Stenosis of larynx
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Laitman typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Laitman 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. Laitman. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
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
Also known as:
- Laryngeal Function Study
- Voice box function test
- Aerodynamic voice testing
- Acoustic voice analysis
- Vocal cord function test
CPT Codes:
- 92520: Laryngeal function studies (ie, aerodynamic testing and acoustic testing)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
- Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
- Vocal Cord Exam
- Throat Scope with Strobe Light
- Voice Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Larynx injection
- Flexible scope vocal cord
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
- 31574: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with injection(s) for augmentation (eg, percutaneous, transoral), unilateral
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
- Direct laryngoscopy with injection
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Vocal cord injection
- Laryngeal injection
- Voice box injection
- Therapeutic laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31573: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with therapeutic injection(s) (eg, chemodenervation agent or corticosteroid, injected percutaneous, transoral, or via endoscope channel), unilateral
Does Dr. Laitman accept my insurance?
Dr. Laitman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-6639 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Laitman accept in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Laitman in Elmhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Amida Care
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Laitman's office located?
What is Dr. Laitman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Laitman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073002143.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laitman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Laitman
What is Dr. Benjamin Laitman's specialty?
Dr. Laitman is a Otolaryngologist near Elmhurst, NY.
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. Benjamin Laitman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Laitman is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Nyc Health + Hospitals/elmhurst, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai West, Holy Name Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Benjamin Laitman accepting new patients in Elmhurst, NY?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Laitman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Laitman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Laitman's office at (212) 241-6639 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Laitman?
Please contact Dr. Laitman's office at (212) 241-6639 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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