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Dr. Ghassan Samara, MD

East Setauket, NY

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Samara, Otolaryngologist in East Setauket, NY?

    Dr. Ghassan Samara, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in East Setauket, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Samara graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ny And Presby Hosp, Otolaryngology; Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Samara is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samara’s office at (631) 444-4545.

    Where did Dr. Samara go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Otolaryngology; Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Samara board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ghassan Samara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Samara speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Samara treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Samara 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. Samara. 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:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    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:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Chronic Laryngitis
    • Throat Disorder
    • Voice Disorder
    • Persistent laryngitis
    • Long-term voice box inflammation
    • Chronic hoarseness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J370: Chronic laryngitis

    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:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Fluid in Middle Ear
    • Ear Infection
    • Recurrent serous otitis media
    • Chronic middle ear fluid
    • Repeated ear effusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6506: Acute serous otitis media, recurrent, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eczema-like Outer Ear Inflammation
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eczematoid Otitis Externa
    • Ear Eczema
    • Itchy Outer Ear Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H60543: Acute eczematoid otitis externa, bilateral

    Does Dr. Samara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Samara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 444-4545 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Samara accept in East Setauket, NY?

    Dr. Samara in East Setauket, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Prominence Health Plan

    • Renown Health / Hometown Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Samara's office located?

    Dr. Ghassan Samara's Primary Practice

    37 Research Way

    East Setauket, NY 11733

    (631) 444-4545

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    Dr. Ghassan Samara's Practice 2

    3 Guthrie Dr

    Corning, NY 14830

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    Dr. Ghassan Samara's Practice 3

    9770 S McCarran Blvd

    Reno, NV 89523

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

    Dr. Samara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295754588.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samara?

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

    What is Dr. Ghassan Samara's specialty?

    Dr. Samara is a Otolaryngologist near East Setauket, 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. Samara to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ghassan Samara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Samara is affiliated with Renown Regional 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 Ghassan Samara accepting new patients in East Setauket, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ghassan Samara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ghassan Samara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Samara's office at (631) 444-4545 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ghassan Samara?

    Please contact Dr. Samara's office at (631) 444-4545 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ghassan Samara have?

    Dr. Ghassan Samara is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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