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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aliphas, Otolaryngologist in Newton, MA?
Dr. Avner Aliphas, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Newton, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Aliphas graduated from RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN SCH OF MED AT UNIV OF PA. Dr. Aliphas is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aliphas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aliphas’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Aliphas?
Dr. Avner Aliphas, 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. Aliphas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in General Otolaryngology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Newton, MA community, Dr. Aliphas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Aliphas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Pennsylvania | Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania | RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN SCH OF MED AT UNIV OF PA | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Aliphas board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Avner Aliphas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Aliphas speak?
Dr. Aliphas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Aliphas typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Aliphas 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. Aliphas. 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
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Sound transmission hearing loss
- Outer or middle ear hearing loss
- Temporary hearing loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Eustachian Tube Problems
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Ear Tube Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Aliphas typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Aliphas 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. Aliphas. 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 (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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Stapedectomy
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Stapedotomy
- Middle Ear Bone Surgery
- Hearing Restoration Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
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:
- 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 Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Does Dr. Aliphas accept my insurance?
Dr. Aliphas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aliphas accept in Newton, MA?
Dr. Aliphas in Newton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Lifetime Healthcare
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Aliphas' office located?
What is Dr. Aliphas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aliphas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811162530.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aliphas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aliphas
What is Dr. Avner Aliphas's specialty?
Dr. Aliphas is a Otolaryngologist near Newton, MA.
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. Avner Aliphas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aliphas is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston 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 Avner Aliphas accepting new patients in Newton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Avner Aliphas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Avner Aliphas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aliphas's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Avner Aliphas?
Please contact Dr. Aliphas's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Avner Aliphas have?
Dr. Avner Aliphas is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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2000 Washington St
Newton, MA 02462