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Who is Dr. Rickert, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Scott Rickert, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rickert completed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Rickert is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rickert’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rickert’s office at (646) 501-7890.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rickert?
Dr. Scott Rickert, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Rickert empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Choanal Atresia, Craniofacial Surgery, Ear Infections, Laryngeal Disorders, Neck Masses, Post COVID-19 Care, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Tonsil/Adenoid Disorders, Voice Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Rickert is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Rickert go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Ctr. ([None or N/A]), Clinical Fellowships
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Is Dr. Rickert board certified as a Pediatric Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Rickert, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology , American Board of Otolaryngology since 2010
What languages does Dr. Rickert speak?
Dr. Rickert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Rickert treat?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Rickert 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. Rickert. 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:
- Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
- Ear Infection
- Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
- Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
- Long-term Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, 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 Tonsillitis
- Recurrent Strep Throat
- Tonsillitis
- Streptococcal Infection
- Persistent tonsil infection
- Long-term tonsil inflammation
- Recurrent tonsillitis
- Repeated Strep Throat
- Chronic Strep Tonsillitis
- Frequent Strep Throat
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3501: Chronic tonsillitis
- J0301: Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis
Also known as:
- Tongue-Tie
- Birth Defects
- Tongue Disorder
- Ankyloglossia
- Short Lingual Frenulum
- Tied Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q381: Ankyloglossia
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 Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Having Ear Tubes
- Tympanostomy tubes
- Grommets
- Ventilation tubes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9622: Myringotomy tube(s) status
Also known as:
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
Also known as:
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Sound transmission hearing loss
- Outer or middle ear hearing loss
- Temporary hearing loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
- Genetic Disorder
- 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
- Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome
- DiGeorge Syndrome
- Catch 22 Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q9381: Velo-cardio-facial syndrome
What procedures does Dr. Rickert perform?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Rickert 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. Rickert. 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:
- Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy for Kids
- T&A Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Adenoid Removal for Children
- Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
- Pediatric Adenoidectomy
- Adenoid Surgery for Kids
- Removal of Adenoids
- Adult Adenoidectomy
- Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
- Adenoid Gland Excision
CPT Codes:
- 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
- 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Frenum Revision Surgery (Tongue or Lip Tie)
- Frenectomy
- Z-plasty frenum
- Tongue tie surgery
- Lip tie revision
CPT Codes:
- 41520: Frenoplasty (surgical revision of frenum, eg, with Z-plasty)
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
- Tonsil Removal
- Adult Tonsillectomy
- Throat Surgery for Tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Tonsil and adenoid removal
- T&A surgery
- Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
- DISE Procedure
- Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
- Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
- Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea
CPT Codes:
- 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic
Also known as:
- Removal of Branchial Cleft Cyst
- Branchial Cleft Excision
- Branchial Arch Anomaly Removal
- Neck Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42815: Excision branchial cleft cyst, vestige, or fistula, extending beneath subcutaneous tissues and/or into pharynx
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:
- 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 Drum Incision with Fluid Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Myringotomy with Aspiration
- Ear Tube Insertion (Myringotomy)
- Eustachian Tube Inflation
CPT Codes:
- 69421: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation requiring general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair (Myringoplasty)
- Repair of Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Repair
- Drumhead Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69620: Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and donor area)
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Lung Scope with Biopsy
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Removal of Nasal Turbinate
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Excision
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
- Voice Box Exam
- Larynx Scope
- Tracheoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
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:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
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:
- Removal of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
- Thyroglossal Cyst Excision
- Neck Cyst Surgery
- Thyroglossal Duct Sinus Removal
CPT Codes:
- 60280: Excision of thyroglossal duct cyst or sinus;
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)
Does Dr. Rickert accept my insurance?
Dr. Rickert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 501-7890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rickert accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Rickert 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
Allied Benefit Systems
Corporate Services
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
MagnaCare Rx
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Maine
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rickert's office located?
Recognitions
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. Rickert's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rickert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841413077.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rickert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rickert
What is Dr. Scott Rickert's specialty?
Dr. Rickert is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near New York, NY. A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing. Contact Dr. Rickert to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Rickert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rickert is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch 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 Scott Rickert accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Scott Rickert is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Rickert offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rickert's office at (646) 501-7890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Rickert?
Please contact Dr. Rickert's office at (646) 501-7890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Rickert have?
Dr. Scott Rickert is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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