40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pribitkin, Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Edmund Pribitkin, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Pribitkin completed his residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Head & Neck Society, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Pan-American Society for Otolaryngology, Association for Chemoreception Sciences, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and National Hispanic Medical Association. Dr. Pribitkin is fluent in English, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pribitkin’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pribitkin’s office at (215) 955-6760.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pribitkin?
Dr. Edmund Pribitkin, 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. Pribitkin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Endoscopic Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Pribitkin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pribitkin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: The Johns Hopkins University | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Is Dr. Pribitkin board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Edmund Pribitkin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology since 1992, American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1995
What languages does Dr. Pribitkin speak?
Dr. Pribitkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pribitkin treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Pribitkin 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. Pribitkin. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Long-Term Tear Sac Inflammation
- Chronic Tear Duct Infection
- Tear Duct Blockage
- Tears
- Chronic Dacryocystitis
- Persistent Tear Sac Infection
- Chronic Blocked Tear Duct
- Long-term tear duct infection
- Chronic lacrimal sac infection
- Dacryocystitis
- Blocked tear duct
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
- Tear drainage blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04413: Chronic dacryocystitis of bilateral lacrimal passages
- H04411: Chronic dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage
- H04412: Chronic dacryocystitis of left lacrimal passage
- H04223: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, 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:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
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:
- Benign Thyroid Tumor
- Benign Parathyroid Gland Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Thyroid Disease
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Non-cancerous thyroid growth
- Benign thyroid neoplasm
- Thyroid nodule
- Non-cancerous parathyroid growth
- Benign parathyroid neoplasm
- Parathyroid adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D34: Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland
- D351: Benign neoplasm of parathyroid gland
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:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
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 Growth of Unknown Type
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid tumor of uncertain nature
- Thyroid lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate thyroid mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D440: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Excessive Tearing
- Tears
- Watery eyes
- Epiphora
- Tearing eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04213: Epiphora due to excess lacrimation, bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
Also known as:
- Nasal Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Nose
- Nose Bone Break
- Fractured Nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
What procedures does Dr. Pribitkin perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Pribitkin 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. Pribitkin. 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:
- Tear Duct Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
- Endoscopic Tear Duct Opening
- Nasal Endoscopy for Tear Duct
CPT Codes:
- 31239: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with dacryocystorhinostomy
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Spreader Grafting (Nose)
- Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
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:
- Direct Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Throat Scope
- Larynx Examination
CPT Codes:
- 31525: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, except newborn
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Tear Sac Biopsy
- Lacrimal Sac Biopsy
- Biopsy of Tear Duct Sac
- Tear Gland Sac Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 68525: Biopsy of lacrimal sac
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plastic Repair
- Canaliculi repair
- Lacrimal canaliculus reconstruction
- Tear duct surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68700: Plastic repair of canaliculi
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:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Does Dr. Pribitkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Pribitkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-6760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pribitkin accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Pribitkin in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Health Partners Plans
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
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Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Pribitkin's office located?
Dr. Edmund Pribitkin's Primary Practice
925 Chestnut St Fl 6
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 955-6760
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 61 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
76% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
99% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Edmund Pribitkin an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Pribitkin has been rated and reviewed by 61 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Pribitkin, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery
Fellow
1992
American Medical Association
Professional Member
1987
American College of Surgeons
Fellow
1993
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellow
1993
American Head & Neck Society
Fellow
2009
Association for Research in Otolaryngology
Professional Member
2000
Pan-American Society for Otolaryngology
Professional Member
1995
Association for Chemoreception Sciences
Professional Member
2010
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Professional Member
2011
National Hispanic Medical Association
Professional Member
2000
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
What is Dr. Pribitkin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pribitkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124044789.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pribitkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pribitkin
What is Dr. Edmund Pribitkin's specialty?
Dr. Pribitkin is a Otolaryngologist near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Pribitkin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Edmund Pribitkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pribitkin is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 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 Edmund Pribitkin accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Edmund Pribitkin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edmund Pribitkin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pribitkin's office at (215) 955-6760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edmund Pribitkin?
Please contact Dr. Pribitkin's office at (215) 955-6760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edmund Pribitkin have?
Dr. Edmund Pribitkin is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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