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Dr. Stephen Schell, MD

Dr. Stephen Schell, MD

Erie, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schell, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Erie, PA?

    Dr. Stephen Schell, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Erie, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Schell graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Otolaryngology; Hltheast Tch Hp-Allentown Hp, General Surgery. Dr. Schell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schell’s office at (814) 864-9994.

    Where did Dr. Schell go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Otolaryngology; Hltheast Tch Hp-Allentown Hp, General Surgery | SUNY Upstate Medical University Affiliated Hospitals | HEALTHEAST

    • Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine | Temple University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Schell board certified as a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Schell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology , American Board of Otolaryngology since 1984

    What languages does Dr. Schell speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Schell treat?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Schell 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. Schell. 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
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nosebleed
    • Nasal Polyp
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage
    • Nose polyp
    • Nasal growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
    • R040: Epistaxis
    • J330: Polyp of nasal cavity

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    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

    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:

    • Other Abnormal Hearing Sensations
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Unusual Ear Sounds
    • Distorted Hearing
    • Auditory Hallucinations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H93293: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral

    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:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • 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:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    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:

    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Schell perform?

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

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Sinus Surgery (Sphenoidotomy)
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Anterior Ethmoidectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Sinus Tissue Excision
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
    • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
    • 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
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31287: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy;
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31288: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Concha Bullosa Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
    • Inferior Turbinate Outfracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic

    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:

    • 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:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    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:

    • Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
    • Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
    • Vocal Cord Stripping
    • Epiglottis Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Nasal Endoscopy for Nosebleed Control
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Nosebleed Treatment
    • Nasal Hemorrhage Control Endoscopy
    • Surgical Sinus Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31238: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with control of nasal hemorrhage

    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:

    • Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
    • Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Scope Through Trachea
    • Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
    • Lung Airway Inspection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
    • Rigid Esophagoscopy
    • Transoral Esophagus Biopsy
    • Swallowing Tube Scope
    • Esophageal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43193: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Adult Adenoidectomy
    • Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
    • Adenoid Gland Excision
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over
    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Tongue Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Posterior Tongue Biopsy
    • Tongue Tissue Sample
    • Oral Biopsy
    • Tongue Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 41105: Biopsy of tongue; posterior one-third

    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:

    • Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
    • Lingual Frenectomy
    • Frenotomy
    • Tongue-Tie Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)

    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:

    • Ear Drum Incision with Fluid Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
    • Myringotomy with Aspiration
    • Ear Tube Insertion (Myringotomy)
    • Eustachian Tube Inflation

    CPT Codes:

    • 69421: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation requiring general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Foreign Body Removal from Ear Canal (Without General Anesthesia)
    • Ear Canal Foreign Object Removal
    • Remove Object from Ear
    • Earwax Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 69200: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; without general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Myocutaneous Flap
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap
    • Head and Neck Reconstruction
    • Vascular Pedicle Flap
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Tympanometry
    • Pure Tone Hearing Test (Air Conduction)
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Hearing Tests for Children
    • Impedance Audiometry
    • Middle Ear Test
    • Ear Pressure Test
    • Audiometry Air Conduction
    • Basic Hearing Test
    • Threshold Audiometry

    CPT Codes:

    • 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
    • 92552: Pure tone audiometry (threshold); air only

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Nose and Septum
    • Nasal Fracture Surgery with Septum Repair
    • Broken Nose and Septum Surgery
    • Open Reduction Nasal Fracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 21335: Open treatment of nasal fracture; with concomitant open treatment of fractured septum

    Does Dr. Schell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 864-9994 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schell accept in Erie, PA?

    Dr. Schell in Erie, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Schell's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Schell's Primary Practice

    1645 W 8th St

    Erie, PA 16505

    (814) 864-9994

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

    Dr. Schell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134170939.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schell?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Schell's specialty?

    Dr. Schell is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Erie, PA. 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. Schell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Schell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schell is affiliated with UPMC Hamot, Warren General Hospital, AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, Meadville Medical Center, Olean General Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

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    Is Stephen Schell accepting new patients in Erie, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Schell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Schell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schell's office at (814) 864-9994 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Schell?

    Please contact Dr. Schell's office at (814) 864-9994 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Schell have?

    Dr. Stephen Schell is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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