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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Echanique, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Kristen Echanique is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ. Dr. Echanique is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Echanique’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Echanique’s office at (216) 444-2273.
What languages does Dr. Echanique speak?
Dr. Echanique and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Echanique typically treat?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Echanique 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. Echanique. 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:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
What procedures does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Echanique typically perform?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Echanique 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. Echanique. 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:
- Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Spreader Grafting (Nose)
- Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
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:
- 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Does Dr. Echanique accept my insurance?
Dr. Echanique accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Echanique accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Echanique in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Echanique's office located?
What is Dr. Echanique's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Echanique's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902302615.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Echanique?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Echanique
What is Dr. Kristen Echanique's specialty?
Dr. Echanique is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Newark, NJ.
What does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon do?
A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients.
Is this Dr. Kristen Echanique affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Echanique is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center 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 Kristen Echanique accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Echanique is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Echanique offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Echanique's office at (216) 444-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Echanique?
Please contact Dr. Echanique's office at (216) 444-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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