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Dr. Joseph Curry, MD

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Dr. Joseph Curry, MD

Otolaryngologist

Philadelphia, PA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Curry, Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Joseph Curry, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Curry completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Philadelphia, PA. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American Head and Neck Society, Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American Rhinologic Society, and American Medical Association. Dr. Curry is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Curry’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Curry’s office at (215) 955-6760.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Curry?

    Dr. Joseph Curry, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Curry empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Melanoma-Head & Neck, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Curry is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Miami and Jackson Memorial hospitals, Miami, FL

    • Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Philadelphia, PA

    • Medical School: Saint Josephs University | Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC

    What languages does Dr. Curry speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Curry 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. Curry. 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:

    • 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:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Tonsil Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, 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:

    • Oral Cancer
    • Mouth Cancer
    • Tongue Cancer
    • Oral Cavity Cancer
    • Tongue Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue

    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 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

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Curry typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Curry 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. Curry. 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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy

    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:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    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:

    • 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:

    • Diagnostic Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy
    • Esophagus Biopsy
    • Upper Endoscopy
    • Transoral Esophagoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43200: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Curry accept my insurance?

    Dr. Curry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-6760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Curry accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Curry in Philadelphia, PA 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)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Independent Health Association

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Curry's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Curry's Primary Practice

    925 Chestnut St Fl 6

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    (215) 955-6760

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    Dr. Joseph Curry's Practice 2

    3 Crescent Dr Ste 100

    Philadelphia, PA 19112

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    Dr. Joseph Curry's Practice 3

    2211 Chapel Ave W Ste 403

    Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

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    What hospitals are Dr. Curry affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Curry has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital,Cherry Hill, NJ

    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 165 reviews

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    Office Experience

    95% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    95% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    68% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    94% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Joseph Curry an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Curry has been rated and reviewed by 165 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Curry, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    • Professional Member of American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

    • Professional Member of American Head and Neck Society

    • Professional Member of Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

    • Professional Member of American Rhinologic Society

    • Professional Member of American Medical Association

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

    Dr. Curry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043427172.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Curry?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Curry's specialty?

    Dr. Curry is an Otolaryngologist near Philadelphia, PA.

    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 Dr. Joseph Curry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Curry is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 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 Dr. Joseph Curry accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Curry is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Curry offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Curry's office at (215) 955-6760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Curry?

    Please contact Dr. Curry's office at (215) 955-6760 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Curry's office located?

    Dr. Curry's offices are located in Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ.