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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 Medicare 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 an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Schwam typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Otologist & Neurotologist like Dr. Schwam typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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)
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
State of New York
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
What does an Otologist & Neurotologist do?
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.
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, 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?
Please contact Dr. Schwam's office at (212) 262-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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