57 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kantu, Otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Where did Dr. Kantu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center, General Surgery; Long Island Coll Hosp, Otolaryngology; Healtheast St Joseph'S Hosp, General Surgery; Morristown Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Long Is College Hospital
Medical School: G R Med Coll, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Mp, India | Gajra Raja Medical College, Jiwaji University
Is Dr. Kantu board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Kanhaiyalal Kantu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Kantu speak?
Dr. Kantu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Kantu typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kantu 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. Kantu. 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:
- Chronic Frontal Sinusitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic forehead sinus infection
- Persistent frontal sinus inflammation
- Frontal rhinosinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Ethmoid sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J321: Chronic frontal sinusitis
- J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve hearing loss
- Inner ear hearing loss
- Permanent hearing loss
- SNHL
ICD-10 Codes:
- H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Kantu typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kantu 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. Kantu. 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:
- Caloric Vestibular Test
- Bithermal Caloric Test
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Videonystagmography (VNG) Caloric Test
CPT Codes:
- 92537: Caloric vestibular test with recording, bilateral; bithermal (ie, one warm and one cool irrigation in each ear for a total of four irrigations)
Also known as:
- Vertical Electrode Placement
- Electrode Application
- Vertical Electrode Study
- Diagnostic Electrode Use
CPT Codes:
- 92547: Use of vertical electrodes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Oscillating Tracking Eye Test
- Eye Tracking Test
- Vestibular Eye Test
- Gaze Stability Test
CPT Codes:
- 92545: Oscillating tracking test, with recording
Also known as:
- Basic Balance Test
- Balance Tests
- Vestibular Evaluation
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Nystagmus Test
CPT Codes:
- 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording
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:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
- Intranasal lesion excision
- Nasal growth removal
- Laser treatment for nasal lesion
- Nose polyp removal
CPT Codes:
- 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
Does Dr. Kantu accept my insurance?
Dr. Kantu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 646-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kantu accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Kantu in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Other Health Care Provider
Promedica Health Systems
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kantu's office located?
Dr. Kanhaiyalal Kantu's Primary Practice
2204 Voorhies Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 646-2500
What hospitals are Dr. Kantu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kantu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 17 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
98% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Kanhaiyalal Kantu an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Kantu has been rated and reviewed by 17 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Kantu, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Kantu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063557726.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kantu?
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