41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shemen, Otolaryngologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Larry Shemen, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Shemen graduated from University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Dr. Shemen is fluent in English, French, and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shemen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shemen’s office at (212) 472-8882.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shemen?
Dr. Larry Shemen, 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. Shemen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Parathyroid Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Shemen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shemen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Shemen board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Larry Shemen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Shemen speak?
Dr. Shemen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Shemen treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shemen 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. Shemen. 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:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Mixed Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve hearing loss
- Inner ear hearing loss
- Permanent hearing loss
- SNHL
- Combined Hearing Loss
- Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
- Mixed Type Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Frontal Sinusitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Sphenoid Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic forehead sinus infection
- Persistent frontal sinus inflammation
- Frontal rhinosinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Chronic sphenoid sinus infection
- Persistent sphenoid sinus inflammation
- Sphenoid rhinosinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J321: Chronic frontal sinusitis
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
- J323: Chronic sphenoidal sinusitis
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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Outer Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Otitis Externa', 'External Ear Infection', 'Swimmer's Ear
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
- H6090: Unspecified otitis externa, unspecified ear
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, 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:
- Hay Fever
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Ringing in Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
- Ear Ringing
- Head Noise
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
- H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear
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:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Atypical Facial Pain
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain
- Chronic Facial Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G501: Atypical facial pain
Also known as:
- Esophagitis
- Esophagus Disorder
- Inflammation of the Esophagus
- Sore Esophagus
- Esophageal Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2090: Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding
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
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
What procedures does Dr. Shemen perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shemen 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. Shemen. 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:
- Maxillary Sinus Dilation
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
- Endoscopy
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Transnasal Sinus Dilation
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
CPT Codes:
- 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
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:
- Frontal and Sphenoid Sinus Dilation
- Endoscopy
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Ostia Enlargement
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31298: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal and sphenoid sinus ostia
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:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
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:
- Nose Foreign Body Removal (Office Procedure)
- Intranasal Foreign Body Extraction
- Remove Object from Nose
- Nasal Foreign Body Removal
CPT Codes:
- 30300: Removal foreign body, intranasal; office type 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:
- Partial Voice Box Removal
- Hemilaryngectomy
- Larynx Resection
- Voice Box Surgery
- Horizontal Laryngectomy
CPT Codes:
- 31370: Partial laryngectomy (hemilaryngectomy); horizontal
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Nasal and Maxillary Sinus Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose and Sinus Scope
- Maxillary Sinus Examination
- Diagnostic Sinus Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31233: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, diagnostic; with maxillary sinusoscopy (via inferior meatus or canine fossa puncture)
Also known as:
- Permanent Tracheostomy Creation
- Fenestration Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Opening with Skin Flaps
- Long-term Tracheostomy
CPT Codes:
- 31610: Tracheostomy, fenestration procedure with skin flaps
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Transplant
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroid Autograft
- Parathyroid Tissue Transfer
- Parathyroid Reimplantation
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60512: Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Also known as:
- Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
- Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
- Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
Also known as:
- Deep Jugular Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymph Node Dissection
- Jugular Node Excision
- Cervical Lymphadenectomy
CPT Codes:
- 38542: Dissection, deep jugular node(s)
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
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
Also known as:
- Facial Nerve Repair (Outside Skull)
- Extracranial facial nerve surgery
- Facial paralysis repair
- Nerve graft for face
- Facial nerve reattachment
CPT Codes:
- 64864: Suture of facial nerve; extracranial
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:
- Mediastinal Tumor Removal
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck or Chest)
- Mediastinal Tumor Resection
- Excision of Mediastinal Mass
- Mediastinal Mass Removal Surgery
- Neck Tumor Resection
- Chest Wall Tumor Excision
- Sarcoma Removal Surgery
- Soft Tissue Excision
CPT Codes:
- 39220: Resection of mediastinal tumor
- 21557: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax; less than 5 cm
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
- Flexible Esophagoscopy
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Throat Scope with Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43202: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Removal
- Submandibular Gland Excision
- Submaxillary Gland Surgery
- Salivary Gland Resection
CPT Codes:
- 42440: Excision of submandibular (submaxillary) gland
Also known as:
- Total Parotid Gland Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Parotid tumor excision
CPT Codes:
- 42420: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; total, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Partial Tongue Removal (Hemiglossectomy)
- Glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Half tongue removal
- Tongue surgery
CPT Codes:
- 41130: Glossectomy; hemiglossectomy
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair (Myringoplasty)
- Repair of Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Repair
- Drumhead Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69620: Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and donor area)
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
Does Dr. Shemen accept my insurance?
Dr. Shemen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 472-8882 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shemen accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Shemen in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlus
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shemen's office located?
Dr. Larry Shemen's Primary Practice
233 E 69th St Ste 1D
New York, NY 10021
(212) 472-8882
What is Dr. Shemen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shemen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699878736.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shemen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shemen
What is Dr. Larry Shemen's specialty?
Dr. Shemen 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. Shemen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Larry Shemen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shemen is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Lenox Hill Hospital 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 Larry Shemen accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Larry Shemen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Larry Shemen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shemen's office at (212) 472-8882 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Larry Shemen?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Larry Shemen have?
Dr. Larry Shemen is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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