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Dr. Michael Persky, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Persky, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Michael Persky, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Persky is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Persky’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Persky’s office at (212) 731-6644.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Persky?

    Dr. Michael Persky, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 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. Persky empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Parathyroid Disorders, Robotic Surgery, Thyroid Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Persky is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Persky speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Persky treat?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Persky 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. Persky. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    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:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Widespread Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands
    • Generalized lymphadenopathy
    • Multiple swollen glands
    • Body-wide enlarged lymph nodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
    • R591: Generalized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
    • C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue

    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:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Oral Cancer
    • Tonsil Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
    • Pharyngeal Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
    • C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Growth of unknown type in parotid salivary glands
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Parotid gland tumor of uncertain nature
    • Undetermined parotid gland growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D37030: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the parotid salivary glands

    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:

    • 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:

    • Salivary Gland Cancer
    • Parotid Gland Cancer
    • Salivary Gland Tumor
    • Salivary Gland Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland

    Also known as:

    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Endocrine Gland Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital Endocrine Anomalies
    • Gland Malformations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q892: Congenital malformations of other endocrine glands

    What procedures does Dr. Persky perform?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Persky 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. Persky. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
    • Tongue Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Oropharynx Biopsy
    • Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Mouth Vestibule Biopsy
    • Salivary Gland Biopsy
    • Palate or Uvula Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Oral Biopsy
    • Tongue Tissue Sample
    • Anterior Tongue Biopsy
    • FNA Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy without Imaging
    • Tissue Sample Collection
    • Throat Biopsy
    • Back of Mouth Biopsy
    • Pharyngeal Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Cervical Node Removal
    • Oral Vestibule Biopsy
    • Inner Lip Biopsy
    • Mouth Lining Biopsy
    • Incisional Salivary Gland Biopsy
    • Gland Biopsy
    • Mouth Gland Biopsy
    • Roof of Mouth Biopsy
    • Uvula Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 41100: Biopsy of tongue; anterior two-thirds
    • 10021: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, without imaging guidance; first lesion
    • 42800: Biopsy; oropharynx
    • 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
    • 40808: Biopsy, vestibule of mouth
    • 42405: Biopsy of salivary gland; incisional
    • 42100: Biopsy of palate, uvula

    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:

    • Removal of Tongue Lesion
    • Tongue Growth Excision
    • Tongue Biopsy (Excisional)
    • Tongue Lump Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 41110: Excision of lesion of tongue without closure

    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:

    • 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:

    • Salivary Gland Removal
    • Submandibular Gland Excision
    • Submaxillary Gland Surgery
    • Salivary Gland Resection

    CPT Codes:

    • 42440: Excision of submandibular (submaxillary) gland

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

    Also known as:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroid Gland Transplant
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
    • Parathyroid Autograft
    • Parathyroid Tissue Transfer
    • Parathyroid Reimplantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
    • 60512: Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Complete Neck Lymph Node Removal
    • Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
    • Neck Lymphadenectomy
    • Radical Neck Dissection

    CPT Codes:

    • 38720: Cervical lymphadenectomy (complete)

    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 Jugular Lymph Node Removal
    • Neck Lymph Node Dissection
    • Jugular Node Excision
    • Cervical Lymphadenectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38542: Dissection, deep jugular node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Soft Tissue Tumor (Neck/Chest)
    • Neck Tumor Excision
    • Chest Wall Tumor Removal
    • Soft Tissue Mass Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21556: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Does Dr. Persky accept my insurance?

    Dr. Persky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 731-6644 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Persky 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Persky's office located?

    Dr. Michael Persky's Primary Practice

    160 E 34th St Fl 7

    New York, NY 10016

    (212) 731-6644

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    Dr. Michael Persky's Practice 2

    9785 Queens Blvd

    Rego Park, NY 11374

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

    Dr. Persky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043502933.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Persky?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Persky's specialty?

    Dr. Persky is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near New York, NY. A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Contact Dr. Persky to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Persky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Persky is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch 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 Michael Persky accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Persky is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Persky offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Persky's office at (212) 731-6644 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Persky?

    Please contact Dr. Persky's office at (212) 731-6644 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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