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Dr. Eli Grunstein, MD

Dr. Eli Grunstein, MD

New York, NY

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Eli Grunstein, M.D. is the John and De Graaf Woodman Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology?Head & Neck Surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Assistant Attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian/ Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. He specializes in general Pediatric Otolaryngology, with specific clinical interest in pediatric throat and airway diseases, hyper nasality, and pediatric sinonasal diseases. Dr. Grunstein received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his Otolaryngology?Head and Neck Surgery residency training at Columbia University Medical Center and The Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, then a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Grunstein is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and is Board Certified in Otolaryngology. He is author or co-author of a number of journal articles and textbook chapters. His current research project is focused on novel ways to prevent intubation related laryngeal injury.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Grunstein?

    Dr. Eli Grunstein, 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. Grunstein empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Craniofacial Surgery, Hearing Loss, Sleep Apnea, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Grunstein is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, WA

    • Residency: Columbia University Medical Center | New York-Presbyterian Hospital | New York Presbyterian Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Albert Einstein | Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

    Is Dr. Grunstein board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Eli Grunstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology , American Board of Otolaryngology since 2006

    What languages does Dr. Grunstein speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Grunstein treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Grunstein 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. Grunstein. 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 here.

    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:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    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:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Grunstein perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Grunstein 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. Grunstein. 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 here.

    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
    • Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
    • Adenoid Removal for Children (Secondary)
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids
    • Adult Adenoidectomy
    • Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
    • Adenoid Gland Excision
    • Adenoidectomy
    • Child adenoid surgery
    • Repeat adenoid removal
    • Adenoid removal for kids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
    • 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over
    • 42835: Adenoidectomy, secondary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil Removal for Children Under 12
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Child Tonsil Surgery
    • Tonsillectomy for Kids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42825: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
    • Lip Tie Release (Frenotomy)
    • Lingual Frenectomy
    • Frenotomy
    • Tongue-Tie Surgery
    • Labial Frenum Incision
    • Lip Frenulum Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)
    • 40806: Incision of labial frenum (frenotomy)

    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:

    • Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
    • DISE Procedure
    • Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
    • Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
    • Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea

    CPT Codes:

    • 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic

    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:

    • 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 Removal (Under Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Myringotomy Tube Removal
    • Grommet Removal
    • Ventilation Tube Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 69424: Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Ear Foreign Body Removal (with General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Foreign Object Removal from Ear
    • Ear Canal Cleaning under Anesthesia
    • General Anesthesia for Ear Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 69205: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; with general anesthesia

    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:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Larynx Scope
    • Tracheoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
    • Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Scope Through Trachea
    • Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
    • Lung Airway Inspection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
    • Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
    • 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Nasal Turbinate
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Inferior Turbinate Excision
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Tracheostomy for Infants/Young Children
    • Pediatric Tracheostomy
    • Airway Opening Surgery
    • Tracheal Incision
    • Breathing Tube Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31601: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure); younger than 2 years

    Also known as:

    • Complex Nosebleed Treatment
    • Severe Nosebleed Control
    • Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Repair
    • Nosebleed Cautery and Packing

    CPT Codes:

    • 30903: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, complex (extensive cautery and/or packing) any method

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Grunstein accept my insurance?

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

    Dr. Grunstein in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New Jersey

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Grunstein's office located?

    NY-Presbyterian, Ped Otolaryngology

    NY-Presbyterian, Ped Otolaryngology

    3959 Broadway

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - All Time

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time

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

    Dr. Grunstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295871879.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grunstein?

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

    What is Dr. Eli Grunstein's specialty?

    Dr. Grunstein 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. Grunstein to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Eli Grunstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Grunstein 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 Eli Grunstein accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Eli Grunstein is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eli Grunstein offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Eli Grunstein?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Eli Grunstein have?

    Dr. Eli Grunstein is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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