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Dr. Phillip Ashley Wackym, MD
New Brunswick, NJ
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wackym, Otologist & Neurotologist in New Brunswick, NJ?
Dr. Phillip Ashley Wackym, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wackym is fluent in English, Czech, German, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wackym’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wackym’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wackym?
Dr. Phillip Ashley Wackym, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otologist & Neurotologist 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. Wackym empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannoma, Cochlear Implants, Otology & Neuro-Otology, Schwannomas, Skull Base Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Brunswick/NJ community, Dr. Wackym is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Wackym speak?
Dr. Wackym and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Czech
English
German
Japanese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wackym treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Wackym 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. Wackym. 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
- 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:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
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:
- Labyrinthine Fistula
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Ear Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perilymph Fistula
- Inner Ear Leak
- Ear Fluid Leak
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8312: Labyrinthine fistula, left ear
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Wackym perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Wackym 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. Wackym. 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:
- Repair of Inner Ear Leak (Round Window Fistula)
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- Oval Window Fistula Repair
- Stapedectomy
- Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
- Round window fistula repair
- Inner ear fluid leak repair
- Perilymph fistula repair
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
- Inner Ear Fistula Repair
- Oval Window Leak Repair
- Perilymph Fistula Repair
- Stapedotomy
- Middle Ear Bone Surgery
- Hearing Restoration Surgery
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Surgery
- PORP/TORP Placement
- Hearing Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 69667: Repair round window fistula
- 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69666: Repair oval window fistula
- 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
- 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])
Also known as:
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
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:
- 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:
- Complex Skull Base Surgery
- Skull Base Tumor Removal
- Infratemporal Approach Surgery
- Middle Cranial Fossa Surgery
- Parapharyngeal Space Surgery
- Posterior Cranial Fossa Lesion Excision
- Jugular Foramen Tumor Resection
- Foramen Magnum Lesion Removal
- Cervical Vertebrae Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 61616: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of base of posterior cranial fossa, jugular foramen, foramen magnum, or C1-C3 vertebral bodies; intradural, including dural repair, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Repair of Brain Hernia Through Skull
- Encephalocele repair
- Skull vault encephalocele surgery
- Cranioplasty for encephalocele
CPT Codes:
- 62120: Repair of encephalocele, skull vault, including cranioplasty
Does Dr. Wackym accept my insurance?
Dr. Wackym accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wackym accept in New Brunswick, NJ?
Dr. Wackym in New Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wackym's office located?
Dr. Phillip Ashley Wackym's Primary Practice
1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
What is Dr. Wackym's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wackym's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720030315.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wackym?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wackym
What is Dr. Phillip Ashley Wackym's specialty?
Dr. Wackym is a Otologist & Neurotologist near New Brunswick, NJ. 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. Wackym to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Phillip Ashley Wackym affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wackym is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick 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
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Is Phillip Ashley Wackym accepting new patients in New Brunswick, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Phillip Ashley Wackym is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Phillip Ashley Wackym offer online booking?
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How can I make an appointment with Phillip Ashley Wackym?
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