Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Caruana, Otolaryngologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Salvatore Caruana is the Director of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center. He is a widely respected head and neck surgeon in the forefront of the surgical treatment of tumors of the mouth pharynx, larynx and sinuses, parathyroid surgery, thyroid gland, and salivary glands. He is a pioneer in laser microsurgery for pharyngeal and laryngeal cancers. Dr. Caruana is an Associate Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Caruana graduated cum laude from the University of Buffalo and completed his Doctor of Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. His general surgery training at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center was followed by a residency in Otolaryngology at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He then completed an NIH funded two-and-a-half-year fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Caruana's peer-reviewed research has included work centering upon the biological nature of several head and neck cancers and on the role of viruses in malignancies of the paranasal sinuses.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Caruana?
Dr. Salvatore Caruana, 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. Caruana empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Laser Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Cancer & Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Caruana is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Caruana go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent's East Program
Medical School: Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Is Dr. Caruana board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Salvatore Caruana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Caruana speak?
Dr. Caruana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Caruana treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Caruana 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. Caruana. 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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Blocked Right Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax Right Ear
- Excessive Right Earwax
- Right Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
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:
- Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing in throat
- Esophageal swallowing problems
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Voice Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
Also known as:
- Other Tongue Disorder
- Tongue Disorder
- Tongue Problems
- Tongue Ailments
- Unspecified Tongue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K148: Other diseases of tongue
Also known as:
- Digestive System Growth of Unknown Type
- Digestive Disease
- Digestive tract tumor of unknown nature
- GI growth of unknown type
- Indeterminate digestive mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D490: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system
Also known as:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
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:
- Throat Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Caruana perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Caruana 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. Caruana. 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:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
- Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
- Vocal Cord Exam
- Throat Scope with Strobe Light
- Voice Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy
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:
- 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:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
Also known as:
- Upper Jaw Bone Removal (Maxillectomy)
- Maxillary Bone Resection
- Partial Maxillectomy
- Upper Jaw Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31225: Maxillectomy; without orbital exenteration
Also known as:
- Voice Box Prosthesis Insertion
- Tracheoesophageal Puncture Surgery
- Voice Button Insertion
- Alaryngeal Speech Prosthesis Placement
CPT Codes:
- 31611: Construction Of Tracheoesophageal Fistula And Subsequent Insertion Of An Alaryngeal Speech Prosthesis (Eg, Voice Button, Blom-Singer Prosthesis)
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
- Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
- Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Substernal Thyroid Removal
- Cervical Thyroidectomy
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
- 60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Transplant
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroid Autograft
- Parathyroid Tissue Transfer
- Parathyroid Reimplantation
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60512: Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
Also known as:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
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:
- Total Parotid Gland Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Parotid tumor excision
CPT Codes:
- 42420: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; total, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Partial Tongue Removal (Hemiglossectomy)
- Partial Tongue Removal
- Glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Half tongue removal
- Tongue surgery
- Partial glossectomy
- Tongue surgery for cancer
- Removal of part of tongue
CPT Codes:
- 41130: Glossectomy; hemiglossectomy
- 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
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:
- Salivary Duct Dilation
- Salivary gland duct widening
- Catheterization of salivary duct
- Salivary stone removal procedure
- Blocked salivary duct treatment
CPT Codes:
- 42660: Dilation and catheterization of salivary duct, with or without injection
Also known as:
- Radical Tonsil Removal
- Tonsillectomy with tissue removal
- Throat tumor removal
- Retromolar trigone resection
CPT Codes:
- 42842: Radical resection of tonsil, tonsillar pillars, and/or retromolar trigone; without closure
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:
- Salivary Duct Repair
- Sialodochoplasty
- Salivary Gland Duct Repair
- Complicated Salivary Duct Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42505: Plastic repair of salivary duct, sialodochoplasty; secondary or complicated
Also known as:
- Tongue, Mouth, Jaw, and Neck Cancer Surgery
- Commando Procedure
- Composite Glossectomy
- Oral Cavity Cancer Surgery
- Mandibular Resection with Neck Dissection
CPT Codes:
- 41155: Glossectomy; composite procedure with resection floor of mouth, mandibular resection, and radical neck dissection (Commando type)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Exploration of Neck Artery
- Carotid artery exploration
- Subclavian artery exploration
- Neck vessel examination
CPT Codes:
- 35701: Exploration not followed by surgical repair, artery; neck (eg, carotid, subclavian)
Does Dr. Caruana accept my insurance?
Dr. Caruana 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. Caruana accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Caruana in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Caruana's office located?
ColumbiaDoctors, Otolaryngology
180 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
Recognitions
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
What is Dr. Caruana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Caruana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427181569.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caruana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Caruana
What is Dr. Salvatore Caruana's specialty?
Dr. Caruana 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. Caruana to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Salvatore Caruana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Caruana 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 Salvatore Caruana accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Salvatore Caruana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Salvatore Caruana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Caruana's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Salvatore Caruana?
Please contact Dr. Caruana's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Salvatore Caruana have?
Dr. Salvatore Caruana is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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