20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gillespie, Otolaryngologist in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Christina Gillespie, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Toms River, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Gillespie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gillespie’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gillespie’s office at (732) 281-0100.
What languages does Dr. Gillespie speak?
Dr. Gillespie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Gillespie typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Gillespie 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. Gillespie. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Sound transmission hearing loss
- Outer or middle ear hearing loss
- Temporary hearing loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
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:
- Hay Fever
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Gillespie typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Gillespie 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. Gillespie. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 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:
- 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
- Pediatric Adenoidectomy
- Adenoid Surgery for Kids
- Removal of Adenoids
CPT Codes:
- 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Gillespie accept my insurance?
Dr. Gillespie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 281-0100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gillespie accept in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Gillespie in Toms River, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gillespie's office located?
Dr. Christina Gillespie's Primary Practice
953 Fischer Blvd Ste 2
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 281-0100
Dr. Christina Gillespie's Practice 3
1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl Ste 2200
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
What is Dr. Gillespie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gillespie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902956998.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gillespie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gillespie
What is Dr. Christina Gillespie's specialty?
Dr. Gillespie is a Otolaryngologist near Toms River, NJ.
What does an Otolaryngologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Christina Gillespie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gillespie is affiliated with Community Medical Center - Toms River, Monmouth Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Christina Gillespie accepting new patients in Toms River, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Christina Gillespie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christina Gillespie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gillespie's office at (732) 281-0100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christina Gillespie?
Please contact Dr. Gillespie's office at (732) 281-0100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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