Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chou, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist in Jamaica, NY?
What languages does Dr. Chou speak?
Dr. Chou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist like Dr. Chou typically treat?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chou 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. Chou. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
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:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis
- Tonsillitis
- Repeated tonsil infection
- Recurring tonsillitis
- Chronic tonsillitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0391: Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist like Dr. Chou typically perform?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chou 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. Chou. 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:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
- DISE Procedure
- Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
- Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
- Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea
CPT Codes:
- 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic
Also known as:
- Soft Palate and Throat Reconstruction
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
- Throat Widening Surgery
- Snoring Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42145: Palatopharyngoplasty (eg, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, uvulopharyngoplasty)
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:
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Inspire Device Implantation
- Sleep Apnea Neurostimulator
- Tongue Nerve Stimulator
CPT Codes:
- 64582: Open implantation of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator array, pulse generator, and distal respiratory sensor electrode or electrode array
Does Dr. Chou accept my insurance?
Dr. Chou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 979-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chou accept in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Chou in Jamaica, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
H & R Block
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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What hospitals are Dr. Chou affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chou has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chou's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982047619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chou?
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