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Dr. Scott Roof, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Scott Roof, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Roof is fluent in English and Estonian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Roof’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Roof’s office at (212) 241-9410.

    What languages does Dr. Roof speak?

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

    • English

    • Estonian

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Roof typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Roof 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. Roof. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Oral Cancer
    • Tongue Cancer
    • Mouth Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified

    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:

    • Head and Neck Cancer
    • Head Cancer
    • Neck Cancer
    • Facial Cancer
    • Malignant Head and Neck Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    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 an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Roof typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Roof 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. Roof. 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    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:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Free Skin Flap Surgery
    • Microvascular Skin Flap
    • Tissue Transfer Surgery
    • Skin Graft with Microvascular Repair
    • Complex Skin Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 15757: Free skin flap with microvascular anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    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)

    Does Dr. Roof accept my insurance?

    Dr. Roof accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-9410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Roof accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Roof in New York, 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 Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Roof's office located?

    Dr. Scott Roof's Primary Practice

    5 E 98th St

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 241-9410

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    Dr. Scott Roof's Practice 2

    7901 Broadway Rm A1

    Elmhurst, NY 11373

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

    Dr. Roof's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669867123.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Roof?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Roof's specialty?

    Dr. Roof is a Otolaryngologist near New York, NY.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Scott Roof affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Roof is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Upstate University Hospital, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Mount Sinai West 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

    When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Otolaryngologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Scott Roof accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Roof is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Roof offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Roof's office at (212) 241-9410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Roof?

    Please contact Dr. Roof's office at (212) 241-9410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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