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Dr. Scott Troob, MD

Dr. Scott Troob, MD

New York, NY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Troob, Otolaryngologist in New York, NY?

    Scott H. Troob M.D is a double-boarded Head and Neck Oncologist & Microvascular and Facial Plastic Surgeon nationally recognized for providing integrated oncologic and reconstructive care. He currently serves as the Division Chief of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology ? Head and Neck Surgery. During his time at Columbia, he developed the Head and Neck Free Tissue Transfer and Facial Reanimation programs and has earned a reputation for technical excellence and compassionate patient care. He specializes in the treatment of benign conditions of the head and neck as well as the medical and surgical treatment of cancers of the skin, oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, sinonasal tract, salivary glands, and skull base. Additionally, Dr. Troob employs state-of-the-art tissue repair and microsurgical techniques to perform reconstructive surgery for patients following head and neck cancer treatment, facial trauma, and facial paralysis. Dr. Troob is a proud graduate of Columbia (CC ?04) where he received his undergraduate BA in Biology and served as the Captain of the Men?s Swimming and Diving Team. He then attended Jefferson Medical College where he graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He went on to complete his Otolaryngology ? Head and Neck Surgery Residency in 2014 at NYU, where he was selected for the Gold Humanism Society in recognition of his excellence in humanistic patient care, leadership, compassion, and dedication to service. Following residency, he left New York for Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), where he completed a fellowship in Advanced Head and Neck Oncology, Robotic, & Skull Base Surgery in 2015. He remained at OHSU to complete a second fellowship in Microvascular and Facial Plastic Surgery in 2016. Beyond his interest in oncology and reconstruction, Dr. Troob treats a variety of disorders of the salivary glands, focusing on minimally invasive procedures (sialoendoscopy) which allow for treatment of strictures and stones without external incisions.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Troob?

    Dr. Scott Troob, 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. Troob empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cancer Reconstruction, Facial Nerve Disorders, Head & Neck Cancer, Microsurgery, Microvascular Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Troob is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Troob speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Troob treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Troob 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. Troob. 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:

    • Oral Cancer
    • Side of Tongue Cancer
    • Mouth Cancer
    • Oral Cavity Cancer
    • Mouth Malignancy
    • Oral Carcinoma
    • Lateral Tongue Carcinoma
    • Malignant Tumor on Side of Tongue
    • Cancer on tongue border
    • Tongue Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
    • Cheek Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Cheek

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
    • C021: Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue
    • C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
    • C060: Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Head Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule
    • Head Mass
    • Bump on Head
    • Head Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
    • R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head

    Also known as:

    • Leukoplakia
    • Other Mouth Lesions
    • Mouth Disorder
    • White Patches in Mouth', 'Oral Leukoplakia', 'Smoker's Keratosis
    • Oral Sores
    • Mouth Ulcers
    • Abnormalities in Mouth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K1321: Leukoplakia of oral mucosa, including tongue
    • K1379: Other lesions of oral mucosa

    Also known as:

    • Other Salivary Gland Problems
    • Salivary Gland Infection
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Salivary Gland Issues
    • Saliva Gland Ailments
    • Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease
    • Sialadenitis
    • Inflamed Salivary Gland
    • Salivary Gland Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
    • K1120: Sialoadenitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Oral Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
    • Pharyngeal Cancer
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer
    • Malignant Laryngeal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bell's Palsy
    • Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
    • Acute Facial Paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G510: Bell's palsy

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose

    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:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp SCC
    • Neck SCC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
    • Movement Disorder
    • Uncontrolled Body Movements
    • Dyskinesia
    • Spasms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Jaw Bone Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Primary Bone Cancer
    • Mandibular Cancer
    • Lower Jaw Cancer
    • Malignant Mandible Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C411: Malignant neoplasm of mandible

    Also known as:

    • Facial Nerve Disorder
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Facial Neuropathy', 'Bell's Palsy
    • Cranial Nerve VII Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G518: Other disorders of facial nerve

    What procedures does Dr. Troob perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Troob 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. Troob. 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:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Free Skin Flap Surgery
    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Free Bone and Skin Flap with Microvascular Connection
    • Facial Tissue Reconstruction
    • Free Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery
    • Myocutaneous Flap
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap
    • Head and Neck Reconstruction
    • Vascular Pedicle Flap
    • Microvascular Skin Flap
    • Tissue Transfer Surgery
    • Skin Graft with Microvascular Repair
    • Complex Skin Reconstruction
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction
    • Complex Osteocutaneous Flap
    • Microvascular Bone and Skin Graft
    • Tissue Transfer with Bone and Skin
    • Adjacent tissue flap surgery
    • Eyelid reconstruction
    • Nose reconstruction
    • Lip reconstruction
    • Microvascular Flap Surgery
    • Muscle Flap Reconstruction
    • Myocutaneous Flap Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
    • 15757: Free skin flap with microvascular anastomosis
    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
    • 20969: Free osteocutaneous flap with microvascular anastomosis; other than iliac crest, metatarsal, or great toe
    • 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
    • 15756: Free muscle or myocutaneous flap with microvascular anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Small Area)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free skin graft
    • Skin transplant
    • Dermal graft
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15220: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 20 sq cm or less
    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
    • Skin Flap Procedure for Face
    • Skin Flap Delay or Sectioning (Head, Neck, Limbs)
    • Forehead Skin Flap Surgery
    • Facial Skin Flap Surgery
    • Pedicle flap
    • Tissue flap surgery
    • Skin transfer surgery
    • Reconstructive flap
    • Flap delay surgery
    • Flap division and inset
    • Facial skin flap
    • Skin Flap Division
    • Flap Inset Procedure
    • Tissue Flap Surgery
    • Paramedian forehead flap
    • Axial pattern flap
    • Forehead reconstruction
    • Pedicle Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer (Face)
    • Reconstructive Flap Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
    • 15630: Delay of flap or sectioning of flap (division and inset); at eyelids, nose, ears, or lips
    • 15620: Delay of flap or sectioning of flap (division and inset); at forehead, cheeks, chin, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands, or feet
    • 15731: Forehead flap with preservation of vascular pedicle (eg, axial pattern flap, paramedian forehead flap)
    • 15576: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; eyelids, nose, ears, lips, or intraoral

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    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

    Also known as:

    • Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Cervical Node Removal
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • FNA Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy without Imaging
    • Tissue Sample Collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
    • 10021: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, without imaging guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
    • Skin fat fascia graft
    • Composite tissue graft
    • Autologous fat graft
    • Soft tissue graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    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:

    • Skull Base Lesion Removal
    • Complex Skull Base Surgery
    • Infratemporal Fossa Lesion Excision
    • Parapharyngeal Space Tumor Removal
    • Petrous Apex Lesion Resection
    • Infratemporal Approach Surgery
    • Middle Cranial Fossa Surgery
    • Parapharyngeal Space Surgery
    • Skull Base Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 61605: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of infratemporal fossa, parapharyngeal space, petrous apex; extradural
    • 61590: Infratemporal pre-auricular approach to middle cranial fossa (parapharyngeal space, infratemporal and midline skull base, nasopharynx), with or without disarticulation of the mandible, including parotidectomy, craniotomy, decompression and/or mobilization of the facial nerve and/or petrous carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Skull Bone Tumor Removal
    • Removal of Skull Bone Flap or Plate
    • Skull Defect Repair
    • Craniectomy for tumor
    • Skull lesion excision
    • Bone tumor removal from skull
    • Cranioplasty Plate Removal
    • Skull Bone Removal
    • Cranial Hardware Removal
    • Skull Flap Excision
    • Cranioplasty
    • Skull Reconstruction
    • Head Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 61500: Craniectomy; With Excision Of Tumor Or Other Bone Lesion Of Skull
    • 62142: Removal of bone flap or prosthetic plate of skull
    • 62141: Cranioplasty for skull defect; larger than 5 cm diameter

    Also known as:

    • Facial Nerve Graft for Paralysis
    • Facial Nerve Repair (Outside Skull)
    • Free Fascia Graft for Facial Paralysis
    • Facial Reanimation Surgery
    • Nerve Graft for Facial Droop
    • Fascia Transfer for Facial Nerve
    • Extracranial facial nerve surgery
    • Facial paralysis repair
    • Nerve graft for face
    • Facial nerve reattachment

    CPT Codes:

    • 15840: Graft for facial nerve paralysis; free fascia graft (including obtaining fascia)
    • 64864: Suture of facial nerve; extracranial

    Also known as:

    • Facial-Hypoglossal Nerve Connection
    • Facial Nerve Repair
    • Hypoglossal Nerve Transfer
    • Nerve Anastomosis Face/Tongue

    CPT Codes:

    • 64868: Anastomosis; facial-hypoglossal

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Facial Nerve Cutting or Removal
    • Facial Nerve Transection
    • Facial Nerve Avulsion
    • Facial Nerve Severing

    CPT Codes:

    • 64742: Transection or avulsion of; facial nerve, differential or complete

    Also known as:

    • Head or Neck Nerve Graft
    • Nerve Grafting
    • Head Nerve Repair
    • Neck Nerve Repair
    • Peripheral Nerve Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 64886: Nerve graft (includes obtaining graft), head or neck; more than 4 cm length

    Also known as:

    • Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
    • Parotidectomy
    • Salivary gland tumor removal
    • Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
    • Lateral parotidectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve

    Also known as:

    • Partial Tongue Removal
    • Partial Tongue Removal (Hemiglossectomy)
    • Partial glossectomy
    • Tongue resection
    • Tongue surgery for cancer
    • Removal of part of tongue
    • Glossectomy
    • Half tongue removal
    • Tongue surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
    • 41130: Glossectomy; hemiglossectomy

    Also known as:

    • Complex Mouth Vestibuloplasty
    • Complex Mouth Lesion Removal
    • Complex Oral Vestibuloplasty
    • Ridge Extension Surgery (Mouth)
    • Muscle Repositioning Mouth Surgery
    • Oral Lesion Excision
    • Mouth Tumor Removal
    • Complex Oral Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 40845: Vestibuloplasty; complex (including ridge extension, muscle repositioning)
    • 40816: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; complex, with excision of underlying muscle

    Also known as:

    • Mouth Lesion Removal
    • Oral Scar Destruction
    • Mouth Vestibule Lesion Treatment
    • Laser Mouth Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 40820: Destruction of lesion or scar of vestibule of mouth by physical methods (eg, laser, thermal, cryo, chemical)

    Also known as:

    • Radical Tonsil Removal
    • Limited Throat Removal Surgery
    • Tonsillectomy with tissue removal
    • Throat tumor removal
    • Retromolar trigone resection
    • Pharynx Excision
    • Throat Tissue Removal
    • Partial Pharyngectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 42842: Radical resection of tonsil, tonsillar pillars, and/or retromolar trigone; without closure
    • 42890: Limited pharyngectomy

    Also known as:

    • Total Parotid Gland Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
    • Parotidectomy
    • Salivary gland tumor removal
    • Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
    • Parotid tumor excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 42420: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; total, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Mouth Lesion
    • Oral Lesion Excision
    • Mouth Mucosa Lesion Removal
    • Vestibule of Mouth Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 40810: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; without repair

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Throat Tumor Removal
    • Radical Tonsillectomy
    • Tonsillar Pillar Resection
    • Retromolar Trigone Excision
    • Throat Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42844: Radical resection of tonsil, tonsillar pillars, and/or retromolar trigone; closure with local flap (eg, tongue, buccal)

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Duct Dilation
    • Salivary gland duct widening
    • Catheterization of salivary duct
    • Salivary stone removal procedure
    • Blocked salivary duct treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 42660: Dilation and catheterization of salivary duct, with or without injection

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Excess Bone in Mouth
    • Osseous Tuberosity Excision
    • Dentoalveolar Bone Removal
    • Torus Removal
    • Mouth Bone Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 41823: Excision of osseous tuberosities, dentoalveolar structures

    Also known as:

    • Large Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
    • Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
    • Large Tumor Removal from Face or Scalp
    • Removal of Soft Tissue Tumor (Neck/Chest)
    • Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
    • Radical Soft Tissue Resection
    • Sarcoma Removal Face/Scalp
    • Large Skin Tumor Excision
    • Facial Tumor Surgery
    • Soft tissue tumor excision
    • Subcutaneous tumor removal
    • Facial lump removal
    • Face Tumor Excision
    • Scalp Tumor Removal (Deep)
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery (Face/Scalp)
    • Subfascial Tumor Excision
    • Neck Tumor Excision
    • Chest Wall Tumor Removal
    • Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Neck Lump Removal
    • Chest Wall Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21016: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of face or scalp; 2 cm or greater
    • 21012: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face or scalp, subcutaneous; 2 cm or greater
    • 21014: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); 2 cm or greater
    • 21556: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm
    • 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm

    Also known as:

    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
    • Neck tumor resection
    • Chest wall tumor removal
    • Sarcoma surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21558: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax; 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Abscess Drainage (Neck or Chest)
    • Neck Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Chest Hematoma Drainage
    • Deep Infection Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 21501: Incision and drainage, deep abscess or hematoma, soft tissues of neck or thorax;

    Also known as:

    • Complex Jaw Fracture Repair
    • Mandibular fracture surgery
    • Jaw wiring
    • Internal jaw fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21470: Open treatment of complicated mandibular fracture by multiple surgical approaches including internal fixation, interdental fixation, and/or wiring of dentures or splints

    Also known as:

    • Modified Radical Neck Dissection
    • Cervical Lymph Node Removal
    • Neck Lymphadenectomy
    • Neck Dissection Surgery
    • Lymph Node Biopsy Neck

    CPT Codes:

    • 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    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:

    • Upper Jaw Bone Removal (Maxillectomy)
    • Maxillary Bone Resection
    • Partial Maxillectomy
    • Upper Jaw Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31225: Maxillectomy; without orbital exenteration

    Also known as:

    • Planned Tracheostomy
    • Tracheotomy
    • Surgical Airway Creation
    • Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
    • Neck Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
    • Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
    • Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
    • Spreader Grafting (Nose)
    • Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)

    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:

    • Eyelid Surgery to Help Eye Close (Gold Weight Implant)
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Lagophthalmos correction
    • Gold weight eyelid implant
    • Upper eyelid load
    • Eyelid closure surgery
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 67912: Correction of lagophthalmos, with implantation of upper eyelid lid load (eg, gold weight)
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Partial External Ear Removal and Repair
    • Partial ear excision
    • Earlobe repair
    • Outer ear surgery
    • Simple ear reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 69110: Excision external ear; partial, simple repair

    Does Dr. Troob accept my insurance?

    Dr. Troob 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. Troob accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Troob 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

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Troob's office located?

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    180 Fort Washington Avenue

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Troob's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215170907.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Troob?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Troob's specialty?

    Dr. Troob is a Otolaryngologist near New York, NY. 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. Troob to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Troob affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Troob is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving 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 Scott Troob accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Troob is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Troob offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Troob's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Troob?

    Please contact Dr. Troob's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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