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Dr. Paul Krivitsky, MD

Dr. Paul Krivitsky, MD

Otolaryngologist, Specialist

Presque Isle, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Krivitsky, Otolaryngologist in Presque Isle, ME?

    Dr. Paul Krivitsky, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Presque Isle, ME. He is board certified. Dr. Krivitsky completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, General Surgery. Dr. Krivitsky is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krivitsky’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krivitsky’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, General Surgery | University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma

    Is Dr. Krivitsky board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Krivitsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Krivitsky speak?

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

    • English
    • Korean

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Krivitsky typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Krivitsky 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. Krivitsky. 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Allergy Desensitization
    • Allergy shots
    • Immunotherapy for allergies
    • Allergen desensitization therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z516: Encounter for desensitization to allergens

    Also known as:

    • Having Ear Tubes
    • Tympanostomy tubes
    • Grommets
    • Ventilation tubes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9622: Myringotomy tube(s) status

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Krivitsky typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Krivitsky 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. Krivitsky. 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:

    • 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:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (Local Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Myringotomy with Tubes
    • Tympanostomy with Ventilating Tube
    • Ear Drum Incision with Tube Placement
    • Grommet Insertion (Local Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69433: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), local or topical anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Does Dr. Krivitsky accept my insurance?

    Dr. Krivitsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Krivitsky accept in Presque Isle, ME?

    Dr. Krivitsky in Presque Isle, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Options

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Krivitsky's office located?

    Dr. Paul Krivitsky's Primary Practice

    140 Academy St

    Presque Isle, ME 04769

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

    Dr. Krivitsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184707564.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krivitsky?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Krivitsky's specialty?

    Dr. Krivitsky is an Otolaryngologist near Presque Isle, ME.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Paul Krivitsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Krivitsky is affiliated with Uci Health - Placentia Linda, Providence St. Jude 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

    When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Paul Krivitsky accepting new patients in Presque Isle, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Krivitsky is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Krivitsky offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Krivitsky's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Krivitsky?

    Please contact Dr. Krivitsky's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Krivitsky's office located?

    Dr. Krivitsky's office is located in Presque Isle, ME.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Krivitsky have?

    Dr. Paul Krivitsky is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.