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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaari, Otolaryngologist in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Christopher Shaari, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ. He is board certified. Dr. Shaari graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Shaari is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaari’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaari’s office at (201) 342-8060.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shaari?
Dr. Christopher Shaari, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shaari empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Cancer & Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hackensack/NJ community, Dr. Shaari is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shaari go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, General Surgery | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
Is Dr. Shaari board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Shaari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Shaari speak?
Dr. Shaari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shaari treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shaari 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. Shaari. 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.
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Ethmoid sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
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:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
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:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- BPPV
- Positional Vertigo
- Crystal Vertigo
- Inner Ear Dizziness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8111: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, right ear
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:
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Also known as:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- BPPV
- Positional vertigo
- Inner ear dizziness
- Crystal ear problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8112: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left ear
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Salivary Gland Problems
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
- Salivary Gland Issues
- Saliva Gland Ailments
- Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
Also known as:
- Hay Fever
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
Also known as:
- Meniere's Disease
- Ménière disease
- Ménière's Syndrome
- Endolymphatic Hydrops
- Inner Ear Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8102: Meniere's disease, left ear
What procedures does Dr. Shaari perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shaari 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. Shaari. 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.
Also known as:
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
- 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- 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 Polyp Removal
- Aural Polyp Excision
- Removal of Ear Canal Polyp
- Ear Growth Removal
CPT Codes:
- 69540: Excision aural polyp
Does Dr. Shaari accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 342-8060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaari accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Shaari in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Shaari's office located?
Dr. Christopher Shaari's Primary Practice
20 Prospect Ave Ste 712
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 342-8060
What is Dr. Shaari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003088675.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaari
What is Dr. Christopher Shaari's specialty?
Dr. Shaari is a Otolaryngologist near Hackensack, NJ. 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. Contact Dr. Shaari to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Shaari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shaari is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center 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 Christopher Shaari accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Shaari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Shaari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaari's office at (201) 342-8060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Shaari?
Please contact Dr. Shaari's office at (201) 342-8060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Shaari have?
Dr. Christopher Shaari is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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