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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Craig, Otolaryngologist in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Forrest Craig, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Craig is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Craig’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Craig’s office at (570) 969-7355.
What languages does Dr. Craig speak?
Dr. Craig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Craig typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Craig 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. Craig. 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:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
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:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
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 an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Craig typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Craig 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. Craig. 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:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
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
Does Dr. Craig accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 969-7355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Craig accept in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Craig in Scranton, PA 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Craig's office located?
What is Dr. Craig's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Craig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205249489.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Craig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Craig
What is Dr. Forrest Craig's specialty?
Dr. Craig is a Otolaryngologist near Scranton, PA.
What does an Otolaryngologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Forrest Craig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Craig is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Forrest Craig accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Forrest Craig is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Forrest Craig offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Craig's office at (570) 969-7355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Forrest Craig?
Please contact Dr. Craig's office at (570) 969-7355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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