23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nyquist, Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Gurston Nyquist, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Nyquist completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California. He is a member of the American Rhinologic Society, Jefferson Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Fellowship, North American Skull Base Society, Laryngoscope Journal, American Academy of Otolaryngology, and American Medical Students Association. Dr. Nyquist is fluent in English, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nyquist’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nyquist’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nyquist?
Dr. Gurston Nyquist, 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. Nyquist empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Skull Base Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Nyquist is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Nyquist go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California
Medical School: University of Michigan | McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
Is Dr. Nyquist board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Gurston Nyquist, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Nyquist speak?
Dr. Nyquist and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Nyquist treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Nyquist 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. Nyquist. 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 Pansinusitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Sphenoid Sinusitis
- Chronic Frontal Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Ethmoid sinus inflammation
- Chronic sphenoid sinus infection
- Persistent sphenoid sinus inflammation
- Sphenoid rhinosinusitis
- Chronic forehead sinus infection
- Persistent frontal sinus inflammation
- Frontal rhinosinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
- J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
- J323: Chronic sphenoidal sinusitis
- J321: Chronic frontal sinusitis
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:
- Nosebleed
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
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:
- 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:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergy
- Chronic allergy symptoms
- Allergic reactions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3089: Other allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor of the Ear, Nose, and Sinuses
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Ear Disorder
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
- Non-cancerous growth in ear
- Benign nasal tumor
- Non-malignant sinus growth
- Benign ear mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
- D140: Benign neoplasm of middle ear, nasal cavity and accessory sinuses
Also known as:
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Persistent laryngitis
- Long-term voice box inflammation
- Chronic hoarseness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J370: Chronic laryngitis
Also known as:
- Nasal Polyp
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Polyp in nose
- Nasal growth
- Sinus polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- J339: Nasal polyp, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Non-Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
- Non-allergic nasal inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J300: Vasomotor rhinitis
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Nasopharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C119: Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Nyquist perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Nyquist 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. Nyquist. 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:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Sinus Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
- Sinus Tissue Excision
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
- 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
- 31288: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- 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
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
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)
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
Also known as:
- Removal of Nasal Turbinate
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Turbinate Reduction
- Inferior Turbinate Excision
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
CPT Codes:
- 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Concha Bullosa Resection
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
- 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
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:
- 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:
- Surgical Nasal Endoscopy for Nosebleed Control
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Nosebleed Treatment
- Nasal Hemorrhage Control Endoscopy
- Surgical Sinus Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31238: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with control of nasal hemorrhage
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:
- 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:
- 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 Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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:
- Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
- Adult Adenoidectomy
- Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
- Adenoid Gland Excision
CPT Codes:
- 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over
Does Dr. Nyquist accept my insurance?
Dr. Nyquist 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. Nyquist accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Nyquist in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Partners Plans
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Independent Health
Mattel Inc
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Nyquist's office located?
Dr. Gurston Nyquist's Practice 2
3 Crescent Dr Ste 100
Philadelphia, PA 19112
(215) 503-3300
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 222 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
97% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
73% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
97% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Gurston Nyquist an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Nyquist has been rated and reviewed by 222 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Nyquist, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Rhinologic Society
Fellow and Committee Member
2007
Jefferson Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Fellowship
Co-Director
2012
North American Skull Base Society
Professional Member
2014
Laryngoscope Journal
Reviewer
2008
American Academy of Otolaryngology
Professional Member
American Medical Students Association
Vice President
2001 - 2001
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
Doctor’s Choice - Last 5 Years
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in the last 5 years
What is Dr. Nyquist's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nyquist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699822536.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nyquist?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nyquist
What is Dr. Gurston Nyquist's specialty?
Dr. Nyquist 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. Nyquist to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gurston Nyquist affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nyquist 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 Gurston Nyquist accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Gurston Nyquist is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gurston Nyquist offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nyquist's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gurston Nyquist?
Please contact Dr. Nyquist's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gurston Nyquist have?
Dr. Gurston Nyquist is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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