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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schwam, Otologist & Neurotologist in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Zachary Schwam, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Elmhurst, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Schwam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schwam’s office at (212) 262-4400.
What languages does Dr. Schwam speak?
Dr. Schwam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Schwam treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Schwam 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. Schwam. 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:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Sound Conduction Hearing Loss
- Middle Ear Hearing Loss
- Outer Ear Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H9012: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Schwam perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Schwam 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. Schwam. 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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Oval Window Fistula Repair
- Stapedectomy for Hearing Loss
- Eardrum Repair with Middle Ear Bone Reconstruction
- Ear Canal Reconstruction
- Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair
- Eardrum Repair with Middle Ear Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
- Stapedectomy
- Complete Mastoidectomy
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Inner Ear Fistula Repair
- Oval Window Leak Repair
- Perilymph Fistula Repair
- Stapedotomy
- Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Footplate Drill Out
- Middle Ear Bone Surgery
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Repair Surgery
- Eardrum and Bone Repair
- Meatoplasty
- External Auditory Canal Repair
- Ear Canal Widening
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Ossicular Chain Repair
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoid Surgery
- Ear Drum Reconstruction (without Ossicular Chain)
- Middle Ear Surgery
- PORP/TORP Placement
- Hearing Bone Repair
- Hearing Restoration Surgery
- Mastoid Bone Removal
- Ear Bone Surgery
- Radical Mastoidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69666: Repair oval window fistula
- 69661: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material; with footplate drill out
- 69637: Tympanoplasty with antrotomy or mastoidotomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy, middle ear surgery, and/or tympanic membrane repair); with ossicular chain reconstruction and synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular replacement prosthesis [PORP], total ossicular replacement prosthesis [TORP])
- 69310: Reconstruction of external auditory canal (meatoplasty) (eg, for stenosis due to injury, infection) (separate procedure)
- 69646: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, with ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69635: Tympanoplasty with antrotomy or mastoidotomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy, middle ear surgery, and/or tympanic membrane repair); without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69633: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction and synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular replacement prosthesis [PORP], total ossicular replacement prosthesis [TORP])
- 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
- 69502: Mastoidectomy; complete
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Inner Ear Drug Infusion
- Labyrinthotomy with Drug Perfusion', 'Transcanal Inner Ear Treatment', 'Meniere's Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 69801: Labyrinthotomy, with perfusion of vestibuloactive drug(s), transcanal
Also known as:
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Implant
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
- Osseointegrated hearing implant
- BAHA implant
- Skull hearing device
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
- 69714: Implantation, osseointegrated implant, skull; with percutaneous attachment to external speech processor
Also known as:
- Ear Drum Incision with Fluid Drainage or Eustachian Tube Inflation
- Myringotomy
- Ear Drum Puncture
- Eustachian Tube Inflation
- Ear Fluid Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 69420: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation
Also known as:
- Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
- Mastoidectomy Debridement
- Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
- Mastoid Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)
Also known as:
- Facial Nerve Decompression
- Facial nerve release
- Intratemporal facial nerve surgery
- Facial nerve neurolysis
CPT Codes:
- 69720: Decompression facial nerve, intratemporal; lateral to geniculate ganglion
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair (Myringoplasty)
- Repair of Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Repair
- Drumhead Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69620: Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and donor area)
Also known as:
- Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair with Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Tympanomastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Canal Wall Tympanoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 69644: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Ear Drum Repair with Mastoid Bone Removal
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Radical Mastoidectomy
- Ear Drum and Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69645: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, without ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Tympanometry and Acoustic Reflex Test
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
- Middle Ear Function Test
- Acoustic Immittance Test
- Ear Drum Test
CPT Codes:
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
- 92550: Tympanometry and reflex threshold measurements
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
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:
- Complex Skull Base Surgery (Infratemporal Approach)
- Infratemporal Fossa Surgery
- Middle Cranial Fossa Approach
- Mastoidectomy with Skull Base Access
CPT Codes:
- 61591: Infratemporal post-auricular approach to middle cranial fossa (internal auditory meatus, petrous apex, tentorium, cavernous sinus, parasellar area, infratemporal fossa) including mastoidectomy, resection of sigmoid sinus, with or without decompression and/or mobilization of contents of auditory canal or petrous carotid artery
Does Dr. Schwam accept my insurance?
Dr. Schwam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 262-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schwam accept in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Schwam in Elmhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schwam's office located?
What is Dr. Schwam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schwam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871956821.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schwam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schwam
What is Dr. Zachary Schwam's specialty?
Dr. Schwam is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Elmhurst, NY. An otolaryngologist specializing in otology and neurotology treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including hearing and balance disorders. Their advanced training focuses on the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and the underlying causes of ear-related conditions. Contact Dr. Schwam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Zachary Schwam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schwam is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, The Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai 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
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Is Zachary Schwam accepting new patients in Elmhurst, NY?
Yes, Dr. Zachary Schwam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zachary Schwam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schwam's office at (212) 262-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zachary Schwam?
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