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17 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nayak, Otolaryngologist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Chetan Nayak, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Nayak is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nayak’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nayak’s office.
Is Dr. Nayak board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Chetan Nayak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Nayak speak?
Dr. Nayak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nayak treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Nayak 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. Nayak. 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:
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
- Laryngeal cancer
- Supraglottic cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of supraglottis
- Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
- C321: Malignant neoplasm of supraglottis
- C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Salivary Gland Problems
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
- Salivary Gland Issues
- Saliva Gland Ailments
- Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
- Paralyzed vocal cord
- Single vocal cord paralysis
- Voice problems
- Vocal fold issues
- Throat conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
Also known as:
- Benign Parotid Gland Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Non-cancerous parotid growth
- Parotid gland adenoma
- Parotid lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D110: Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Benign Lipoma of Head, Face, or Neck
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous fatty lump on head
- Lipoma of face
- Neck fatty tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D170: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of head, face and neck
What procedures does Dr. Nayak perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Nayak 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. Nayak. 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:
- Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
- Rigid Esophagoscopy
- Throat Scope with Sample
- Esophagus Examination and Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43191: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Lateral parotidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Tongue Lesion Removal (Front Two-Thirds)
- Anterior Tongue Lesion Excision
- Tongue Growth Removal
- Tongue Biopsy and Closure
CPT Codes:
- 41112: Excision of lesion of tongue with closure; anterior two-thirds
Also known as:
- Removal of Parotid Gland Tumor (Partial)
- Total Parotid Gland Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Partial Parotidectomy
- Lateral Lobe Parotidectomy
- Salivary Gland Tumor Removal
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Parotid tumor excision
CPT Codes:
- 42410: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, without nerve dissection
- 42420: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; total, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Salivary Duct Dilation
- Salivary gland duct widening
- Catheterization of salivary duct
- Salivary stone removal procedure
- Blocked salivary duct treatment
- Open Salivary Duct
- Widen Salivary Gland Duct
- Salivary Gland Stone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 42660: Dilation and catheterization of salivary duct, with or without injection
- 42650: Dilation salivary duct
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:
- Partial Tongue Removal
- Partial glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Tongue surgery for cancer
- Removal of part of tongue
CPT Codes:
- 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
Also known as:
- Removal of Growth Inside the Mouth with Simple Repair
- Oral Lesion Excision
- Mouth Vestibule Lesion Removal
- Buccal Mucosa Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 40812: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; with simple repair
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Removal
- Submandibular Gland Excision
- Submaxillary Gland Surgery
- Salivary Gland Resection
CPT Codes:
- 42440: Excision of submandibular (submaxillary) gland
Also known as:
- Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
- Voice box biopsy
- Throat biopsy with scope
- Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
- Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;
Also known as:
- Direct Laryngoscopy
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
- Voice Box Exam
- Throat Scope
- Larynx Examination
- Larynx Scope
- Tracheoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31525: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, except newborn
- 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
- Direct laryngoscopy with injection
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope
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:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
Also known as:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Complete Neck Lymph Node Removal
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Radical Neck Dissection
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
- 38720: Cervical lymphadenectomy (complete)
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:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
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:
- Removal of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
- Thyroglossal Cyst Excision
- Neck Cyst Surgery
- Thyroglossal Duct Sinus Removal
CPT Codes:
- 60280: Excision of thyroglossal duct cyst or sinus;
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Large Skin Cancer Removal from Face
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Excision of Skin Tumor
- Face Cancer Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11646: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Large Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
CPT Codes:
- 11626: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Complex Skin Repair (Additional Area)
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Advanced Wound Closure
- Skin Grafting for Complex Wounds
CPT Codes:
- 13133: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial mole removal
- Eyelid lesion excision
- Lip lesion removal
- Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
- 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
- Excision of subcutaneous tumor
- Neck mass removal
- Chest wall tumor surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Partial External Ear Removal and Repair
- Partial ear excision
- Earlobe repair
- Outer ear surgery
- Simple ear reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 69110: Excision external ear; partial, simple repair
Does Dr. Nayak accept my insurance?
Dr. Nayak 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. Nayak accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Nayak in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Independence Blue Cross
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State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Nayak's office located?
What is Dr. Nayak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nayak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669505046.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nayak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nayak
What is Dr. Chetan Nayak's specialty?
Dr. Nayak is a Otolaryngologist near Allentown, 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. Nayak to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chetan Nayak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nayak is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University 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 Chetan Nayak accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Chetan Nayak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chetan Nayak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nayak's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chetan Nayak?
Please contact Dr. Nayak's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chetan Nayak have?
Dr. Chetan Nayak is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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