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Dr. Abtin Tabaee, MD

Dr. Abtin Tabaee, MD

New York, NY

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tabaee, Otolaryngologist in New York, NY?

    Abtin Tabaee, MD is Associate Professor and full-time faculty member in the Department of Otolaryngology with an expertise in Rhinology, endoscopic sinus surgery and endoscopic skull base surgery. Dr. Tabaee provides specialized medical and surgical care for functional disorders of the nose, paranasal sinuses and skull base including sinusitis, nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum, nasal congestion, nose bleeds (epistaxis), cerebrospinal fluid leak, benign and malignant tumors affecting the nose and paranasal sinuses. He is the director of the fellowship program in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He is board certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology and is a fellow member of the American Rhinologic Society. Dr. Tabaee embraces a patient centered approach with an emphasis on patient education, active dialogue and shared decision-making throughout the treatment process.?Dr. Tabaee graduated magna cum laude from Duke University and received his medical degree with honors from Cornell University Medical College. He completed residency in Otolaryngology ? Head and Neck Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital, the combined Columbia - Cornell University training program. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery. He has presented nationally and internationally on the techniques and outcomes of surgical approaches for nasal and sinus disorders and has authored over 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles and over 20 book chapters. He has served in leadership positions in the field of rhinology at the regional and national level including visiting faculty for numerous national scientific meetings, committee member for the American Rhinologic Society and journal reviewer for the primary journals in the field of rhinology.?

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tabaee?

    Dr. Abtin Tabaee, 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. Tabaee empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Skull Base Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Tabaee is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base, New York Presyterian Hospital Cornell University, New York, NY, 2006

    • Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (2001) Find alumni in NEW YORK | Weill Cornell Medical College Affiliated Hospitals

    Is Dr. Tabaee board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Abtin Tabaee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology , American Board of Otolaryngology since 2006

    What languages does Dr. Tabaee speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tabaee treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Tabaee 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. Tabaee. 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
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Blocked Right Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax
    • Impacted Earwax Right Ear
    • Excessive Right Earwax
    • Right Earwax Impaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis
    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Postnasal Drip
    • Sinusitis
    • PND
    • Mucus in throat
    • Throat clearing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0982: Postnasal drip

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Benign Tumor of the Ear, Nose, and Sinuses
    • Benign Tumor
    • Ear Disorder
    • Non-cancerous growth in ear
    • Benign nasal tumor
    • Non-malignant sinus growth
    • Benign ear mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D140: Benign neoplasm of middle ear, nasal cavity and accessory sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Other Taste and Smell Problems
    • Taste and Smell Disorder
    • Unusual smell or taste
    • Smell and taste changes
    • Sensory taste issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R438: Other disturbances of smell and taste

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Tabaee perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Tabaee 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. Tabaee. 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:

    • 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:

    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus

    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
    • Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery
    • Intranasal lesion excision
    • Nasal growth removal
    • Laser treatment for nasal lesion
    • Nose polyp removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
    • 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Nasal Endoscopy for Nosebleed Control
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Nosebleed Treatment
    • Nasal Hemorrhage Control Endoscopy
    • Surgical Sinus Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31238: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with control of nasal hemorrhage

    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:

    • 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:

    • Foreign Body Removal from Ear Canal (Without General Anesthesia)
    • Ear Canal Foreign Object Removal
    • Remove Object from Ear
    • Earwax Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 69200: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; without general anesthesia

    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:

    • Pituitary Tumor Removal (Through Nose)
    • Transnasal Pituitary Tumor Excision
    • Trans-sphenoidal Neuroendoscopy
    • Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
    • Pituitary Adenoma Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 62165: Neuroendoscopy, intracranial; with excision of pituitary tumor, transnasal or trans-sphenoidal approach

    Also known as:

    • Skull Base Surgery (Front of Head)
    • Craniofacial Surgery
    • Anterior Cranial Fossa Repair
    • Extradural Skull Base Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61580: Craniofacial approach to anterior cranial fossa; extradural, including lateral rhinotomy, ethmoidectomy, sphenoidectomy, without maxillectomy or orbital exenteration

    Also known as:

    • Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
    • Adult Adenoidectomy
    • Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
    • Adenoid Gland Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
    • Pedicle flap
    • Tissue flap surgery
    • Skin transfer surgery
    • Reconstructive flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel

    Does Dr. Tabaee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tabaee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tabaee accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Tabaee in New York, 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

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tabaee's office located?

    NY-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

    NY-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

    1305 York Avenue

    5th Floor

    New York, NY 10021

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Tabaee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255448106.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tabaee?

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

    What is Dr. Abtin Tabaee's specialty?

    Dr. Tabaee is a Otolaryngologist near New York, NY. 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. Tabaee to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Abtin Tabaee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tabaee is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell 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 Abtin Tabaee accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Abtin Tabaee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Abtin Tabaee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tabaee's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Abtin Tabaee?

    Please contact Dr. Tabaee's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Abtin Tabaee have?

    Dr. Abtin Tabaee is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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