Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yancey, Otologist & Neurotologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Kristen Yancey grew up in Atlanta, GA and went on to graduate with honors and summa cum laude from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Yancey then attained her medical degree and completed her residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, an institution renowned for their expertise in Otolaryngology. During residency, Dr. Yancey participated in several medical missions abroad to coordinate a mobile ear clinic and perform pediatric hearing screenings in rural schools in Kenya and Haiti. Dr. Yancey then completed a prestigious fellowship in Neurotology, undergoing additional, advanced training in lateral skull base and ear surgery at UTSW in Dallas, TX before joining the faculty at Weill Cornell.?She has been an active member of her community and has published in many peer-reviewed journals, with a commitment to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes:Her field of expertise encompasses hearing loss, aural rehabilitation through cochlear implantation and bone anchored hearing implants, cholesteatoma and other chronic ear disease, as well as lateral skull base pathology including vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), facial nerve tumors and cerebrospinal fluid leaks, endoscopic ear surgery. She enjoys caring for both adult and pediatric patients and is dedicated to improving the quality-of-life of all her patients.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Yancey speak?
Dr. Yancey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Yancey typically treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Yancey 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. Yancey. 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
- Other Types of Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Uncommon Hearing Loss
- Atypical Hearing Loss
- Hearing Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H918X3: Other specified hearing loss, bilateral
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
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
Also known as:
- Neurological Disorder
- Neurologic Disease
- Nervous System Diseases
- Brain Disorders
- Spinal Cord Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8669: Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs
What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Yancey typically perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Yancey 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. Yancey. 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:
- 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:
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair with Middle Ear Bone Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Repair Surgery
- Perforated Eardrum Surgery with Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 69632: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction (eg, postfenestration)
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 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. Yancey accept my insurance?
Dr. Yancey 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. Yancey accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Yancey in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
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National Benefit Fund
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Where is Dr. Yancey's office located?
Weill Cornell Medicine Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
1305 York Avenue
5th Floor
New York, NY 10021
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Yancey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yancey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750735585.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yancey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yancey
What is Dr. Kristen Yancey's specialty?
Dr. Yancey is a Otologist & Neurotologist near New York, NY.
What does an Otologist & Neurotologist do?
An otolaryngologist specializing in otology and neurotology treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including hearing and balance disorders. Their advanced training focuses on the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and the underlying causes of ear-related conditions.
Is this Dr. Kristen Yancey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yancey 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 Kristen Yancey accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Yancey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Yancey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yancey's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Yancey?
Please contact Dr. Yancey's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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