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Dr. Nicholas Abt, MD

Charlotte, NC

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    Who is Dr. Abt, Otolaryngologist in Charlotte, NC?

    Dr. Nicholas Abt, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Abt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abt’s office at (980) 302-6400.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Abt?

    Dr. Nicholas Abt, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist 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. Abt empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlotte/NC community, Dr. Abt is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Abt speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Abt treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Abt 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. Abt. 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:

    • Hay Fever
    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    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:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    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:

    • 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:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
    • Cancer
    • Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
    • Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
    • Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing in throat
    • Esophageal swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    What procedures does Dr. Abt perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Abt 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. Abt. 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:

    • Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
    • Rigid Esophagoscopy
    • Throat Scope with Sample
    • Esophagus Examination and Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43191: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed (separate procedure)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Limited Throat Removal Surgery
    • Throat and Esophagus Repair
    • Soft Palate and Throat Reconstruction
    • Throat Reconstruction Surgery
    • Pharynx Excision
    • Throat Tissue Removal
    • Partial Pharyngectomy
    • Pharyngoesophageal Reconstruction
    • Throat Passage Repair
    • Esophageal Pharyngeal Surgery
    • Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
    • Throat Widening Surgery
    • Snoring Surgery
    • Pharynx Reconstruction
    • Plastic Surgery of the Throat
    • Throat Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42890: Limited pharyngectomy
    • 42953: Pharyngoesophageal repair
    • 42145: Palatopharyngoplasty (eg, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, uvulopharyngoplasty)
    • 42950: Pharyngoplasty (plastic or reconstructive operation on pharynx)

    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:

    • Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
    • Tonsil and adenoid removal
    • T&A surgery
    • Throat surgery for tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Radical Tonsil and Throat Tissue Removal
    • Tonsil cancer surgery
    • Oropharyngeal cancer resection
    • Throat tumor removal with flap closure

    CPT Codes:

    • 42845: Radical resection of tonsil, tonsillar pillars, and/or retromolar trigone; closure with other flap

    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:

    • Complex Mouth Vestibuloplasty
    • Complex Oral Vestibuloplasty
    • Ridge Extension Surgery (Mouth)
    • Muscle Repositioning Mouth Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 40845: Vestibuloplasty; complex (including ridge extension, muscle repositioning)

    Also known as:

    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Salivary Gland Cyst (Ranula)
    • Palate Resection
    • Ranula Excision
    • Sublingual Cyst Removal
    • Mouth Cyst Surgery
    • Salivary Gland Cystectomy
    • Palate Removal Surgery
    • Hard Palate Resection
    • Soft Palate Resection

    CPT Codes:

    • 42408: Excision of sublingual salivary cyst (ranula)
    • 42120: Resection of palate or extensive resection of lesion

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Gland Under the Tongue
    • Sublingual Gland Excision
    • Salivary Gland Removal
    • Mouth Gland Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42450: Excision of sublingual gland

    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:

    • Tongue, Mouth, Jaw, and Neck Cancer Surgery
    • Commando Procedure
    • Composite Glossectomy
    • Oral Cavity Cancer Surgery
    • Mandibular Resection with Neck Dissection

    CPT Codes:

    • 41155: Glossectomy; composite procedure with resection floor of mouth, mandibular resection, and radical neck dissection (Commando type)

    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 Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
    • Sinus Tissue Excision
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31288: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)

    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:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft

    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:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Permanent Tracheostomy Creation
    • Fenestration Tracheostomy
    • Tracheal Opening with Skin Flaps
    • Long-term Tracheostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31610: Tracheostomy, fenestration procedure with skin flaps

    Also known as:

    • Neck Trachea Repair
    • Tracheal Reconstruction
    • Windpipe Repair
    • Cervical Tracheoplasty
    • Trachea Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31750: Tracheoplasty; cervical

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap
    • Head and Neck Reconstruction
    • Vascular Pedicle Flap
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
    • Skin fat fascia graft
    • Composite tissue graft
    • Autologous fat graft
    • Soft tissue graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia

    Also known as:

    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Head)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Skin Growth Removal
    • Benign Tumor Excision
    • Head/Neck Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11443: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Facial skin graft
    • Hand skin graft
    • Neck skin graft
    • Genital skin graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Facial Laceration Repair
    • Head Wound Stitching
    • Complex Facial Cut Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Total Thyroid Removal
    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
    • Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
    • Completion Thyroidectomy
    • Complete thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid gland removal
    • Thyroid surgery
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy
    • Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
    • Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
    • Thyroid Cancer Surgery
    • Thyroidectomy
    • Substernal Thyroid Removal
    • Cervical Thyroidectomy
    • Remaining Thyroid Removal
    • Second Thyroid Surgery
    • Total Thyroidectomy after Partial

    CPT Codes:

    • 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
    • 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
    • 60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
    • 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid

    Also known as:

    • Modified Radical Neck Dissection
    • Cervical Lymph Node Removal
    • Neck Lymphadenectomy
    • Neck Dissection Surgery
    • Lymph Node Biopsy Neck

    CPT Codes:

    • 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)

    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:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
    • Thyroglossal Cyst Excision
    • Neck Cyst Surgery
    • Thyroglossal Duct Sinus Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 60280: Excision of thyroglossal duct cyst or sinus;

    Also known as:

    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
    • Mediastinal Tumor Removal
    • Neck soft tissue tumor removal
    • Chest wall tumor excision
    • Subfascial tumor removal
    • Large intramuscular tumor surgery
    • Mediastinal Tumor Resection
    • Excision of Mediastinal Mass
    • Mediastinal Mass Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21554: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
    • 39220: Resection of mediastinal tumor

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Soft Tissue Tumor (Neck/Chest)
    • Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
    • Neck Tumor Excision
    • Chest Wall Tumor Removal
    • Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Neck Lump Removal
    • Chest Wall Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21556: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm
    • 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Abscess Drainage (Neck or Chest)
    • Neck Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Chest Hematoma Drainage
    • Deep Infection Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 21501: Incision and drainage, deep abscess or hematoma, soft tissues of neck or thorax;

    Also known as:

    • Skull Base Lesion Removal
    • Complex Skull Base Surgery
    • Infratemporal Fossa Lesion Excision
    • Parapharyngeal Space Tumor Removal
    • Petrous Apex Lesion Resection
    • Infratemporal Approach Surgery
    • Middle Cranial Fossa Surgery
    • Parapharyngeal Space Surgery
    • Skull Base Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 61605: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of infratemporal fossa, parapharyngeal space, petrous apex; extradural
    • 61590: Infratemporal pre-auricular approach to middle cranial fossa (parapharyngeal space, infratemporal and midline skull base, nasopharynx), with or without disarticulation of the mandible, including parotidectomy, craniotomy, decompression and/or mobilization of the facial nerve and/or petrous carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
    • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    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:

    • External Carotid Artery Ligation
    • Carotid Artery Tie-Off
    • Neck Artery Ligation
    • External Carotid Artery Closure

    CPT Codes:

    • 37600: Ligation; external carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Tying Off Internal Jugular Vein
    • Internal jugular vein ligation
    • Neck vein ligation
    • Jugular vein surgery
    • Vein tying

    CPT Codes:

    • 37565: Ligation, internal jugular vein

    Does Dr. Abt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (980) 302-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abt accept in Charlotte, NC?

    Dr. Abt in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Oregon

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Abt's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Abt's Primary Practice

    6035 Fairview Rd

    Charlotte, NC 28210

    (980) 302-6400

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    Dr. Nicholas Abt's Practice 2

    125 Queens Rd Ste 400

    Charlotte, NC 28204

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    Dr. Nicholas Abt's Practice 3

    400 Nash Medical Arts Mall

    Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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

    Dr. Abt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942623566.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abt?

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    What is Dr. Nicholas Abt's specialty?

    Dr. Abt is a Otolaryngologist near Charlotte, NC. 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. Contact Dr. Abt to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Abt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Abt is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Abt is accepting new patients at this time.

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    Please contact Dr. Abt's office at (980) 302-6400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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