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Dr. Nicholas Purdy, DO

Danville, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Purdy, Otolaryngologist in Danville, PA?

    Dr. Nicholas Purdy, DO is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Danville, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Purdy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Purdy’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Purdy’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Purdy speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Purdy treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Purdy 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. Purdy. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
    • C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified

    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:

    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    • Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
    • E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Oral Cancer
    • Tongue Cancer
    • Mouth Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
    • Oral Cavity Cancer
    • Mouth Malignancy
    • Oral Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
    • C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Voice Problems
    • Voice Disorder
    • Voice changes
    • Vocal issues
    • Resonance issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R499: Unspecified voice and resonance disorder

    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:

    • Head and Neck Cancer
    • Head Cancer
    • Neck Cancer
    • Facial Cancer
    • Malignant Head and Neck Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck

    Also known as:

    • Other Salivary Gland Problems
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Salivary Gland Issues
    • Saliva Gland Ailments
    • Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K118: Other diseases of salivary glands

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • History of Radiation Therapy
    • Radiation Therapy
    • Past Radiation Treatment
    • Previous Radiotherapy
    • History of Radiotherapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z923: Personal history of irradiation

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Does Dr. Purdy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Purdy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Purdy accept in Danville, PA?

    Dr. Purdy in Danville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Bankers

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Purdy's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Purdy's Primary Practice

    100 N Academy Ave

    Danville, PA 17822

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    Dr. Nicholas Purdy's Practice 2

    116 Kerr Ave

    Jersey Shore, PA 17740

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    Dr. Nicholas Purdy's Practice 3

    950 E Mountain Blvd

    Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

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

    Dr. Purdy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710112024.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Purdy?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Purdy's specialty?

    Dr. Purdy is a Otolaryngologist near Danville, 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. Purdy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Purdy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Purdy is affiliated with Geisinger 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 Nicholas Purdy accepting new patients in Danville, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Purdy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Purdy offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Purdy?

    Please contact Dr. Purdy's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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