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Dr. Mukesh Prasad, MD

Dr. Mukesh Prasad, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Prasad graduated from Harvard College with honors. He received his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Prasad completed his internship in General Surgery and Residency in Otorhinolaryngology at Columbia University. Dr. Prasad treats both adults and children. His clinical interests include the management of sinus disease, including advanced endoscopic sinus surgery, as well as the treatment of sleep apnea, and other ear, nose, throat, and head neck disorders.Having trained at premier institutions, Dr. Mukesh Prasad combines the utmost in expertise and care with a personal touch. He prides himself on being accessible to his patients and their families at all times. His focus on the individual needs of each patient evokes a return to the era of the trusted small-town family physician.Dr. Prasad's distinctive approach is indicative of the quality of service and results you can expect from this dedicated and caring physician. He treats both children and adults.The scope of his practice includes:General Otolaryngology>> Infections of ears, nose, throat, and skin>> Snoring and obstructive sleep apneaRhinology >> Allergic rhinitis >> Nasal obstruction from a deviated nasal septum>> Sinusitis with both medical therapy and the latest in endoscopic sinus surgical approachesPediatric Otolaryngology>> Chronic infections of the tonsils and adenoids>> Chronic ear infections necessitating myringotomy>> Pediatric sinus diseaseLaryngology and Swallowing Disorders>> Vocal cord paralysis>> Benign and malignant vocal cord lesions>> Reflux managementHead and Neck Oncology>> Benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including the salivary glands, skin, thyroid, oral cavity, and throatOtology>> Hearing loss and vertigo>> Acute and chronic ear infections>> Ear drum perforations>>?Cholesteatoma

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

    • Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Otolaryngology; Ny And Presby Hosp, General Surgery | New York Presbyterian Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Prasad board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mukesh Prasad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology , American Board of Otolaryngology since 2013

    What languages does Dr. Prasad speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Prasad treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Prasad 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. Prasad. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6120: Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear
    • H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear

    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:

    • Swelling
    • Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Bloating

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R609: Edema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic Sphenoid Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Ethmoid sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Chronic sphenoid sinus infection
    • Persistent sphenoid sinus inflammation
    • Sphenoid rhinosinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J328: Other chronic sinusitis
    • J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J323: Chronic sphenoidal sinusitis
    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve hearing loss
    • Inner ear hearing loss
    • Permanent hearing loss
    • SNHL
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Swelling
    • Throat Disorder
    • Swollen voice box
    • Laryngeal edema
    • Throat swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J384: Edema of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Hearing Disorder
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Abnormal Auditory Perceptions
    • Ear Problems
    • Hearing Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H93299: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Respiratory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Lung surgery aftercare
    • Breathing system recovery
    • Respiratory post-op care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48813: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the respiratory system

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Ear Pain
    • Ear Disorder
    • Pain
    • Earache
    • Otalgia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9209: Otalgia, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Ear Ringing
    • Head Noise

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear

    What procedures does Dr. Prasad perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Prasad 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. Prasad. 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:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Concha Bullosa Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
    • 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 31288: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31287: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy;

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Prasad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Prasad 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. Prasad accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Prasad 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

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • New York Life

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Prasad's office located?

    Weill Cornell Medicine Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

    Weill Cornell Medicine Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

    1305 York Avenue

    5th Floor

    New York, NY 10021

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Prasad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659317923.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prasad?

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

    What is Dr. Mukesh Prasad's specialty?

    Dr. Prasad 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. Prasad to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mukesh Prasad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Prasad 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 Mukesh Prasad accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Mukesh Prasad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mukesh Prasad offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Mukesh Prasad?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mukesh Prasad have?

    Dr. Mukesh Prasad is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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