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Who is Dr. Chmiel, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist in East Amherst, NY?
Dr. James Chmiel, MD is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in East Amherst, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chmiel graduated from U hool of Medicine and completed his residency at Case Wstn Reserve. Dr. Chmiel is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chmiel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chmiel’s office at (716) 691-3500.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chmiel?
Dr. James Chmiel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Sleep Medicine Specialist - 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. Chmiel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Nasal & Sinus Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the East Amherst/NY community, Dr. Chmiel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chmiel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Case Wstn Reserve
Medical School: U hool of Medicine | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Is Dr. Chmiel board certified as a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. James Chmiel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Chmiel speak?
Dr. Chmiel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chmiel treat?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chmiel 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. Chmiel. 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:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Rhinosinusitis
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J328: Other chronic sinusitis
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve hearing loss
- Inner ear hearing loss
- Permanent hearing loss
- SNHL
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
- 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:
- Sinus Polyp
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal polyp
- Sinus growth
- Polyp in nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J338: Other polyp of sinus
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
What procedures does Dr. Chmiel perform?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chmiel 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. Chmiel. 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)
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Sphenoid Sinus Dilation (Endoscopic)
- Maxillary Sinus Dilation
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
- Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Balloon Sinuplasty Sphenoid
- Sphenoid Sinus Opening
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Transnasal Sinus Dilation
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31297: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); sphenoid sinus ostium
- 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
- 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including 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
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Frontal and Sphenoid Sinus Dilation
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
- Frontal Sinus Balloon Dilation
- Endoscopy
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Ostia Enlargement
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Balloon sinuplasty
- Frontal sinus endoscopy
- Sinus opening dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31298: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal and sphenoid sinus ostia
- 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy
- 31296: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal sinus ostium
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:
- 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 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 Scar Tissue Removal
- Tympanolysis
- Transcanal tympanolysis
- Middle ear scar tissue removal
CPT Codes:
- 69450: Tympanolysis, transcanal
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:
- Adenoid Removal for Children
- Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
- Pediatric Adenoidectomy
- Adenoid Surgery for Kids
- Removal of Adenoids
- Adult Adenoidectomy
- Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
- Adenoid Gland Excision
CPT Codes:
- 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
- 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Chmiel accept my insurance?
Dr. Chmiel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 691-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chmiel accept in East Amherst, NY?
Dr. Chmiel in East Amherst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Chmiel's office located?
Dr. James Chmiel's Primary Practice
6041 Transit Rd Ste 101
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 691-3500
What is Dr. Chmiel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chmiel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508810581.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chmiel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chmiel
What is Dr. James Chmiel's specialty?
Dr. Chmiel is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist near East Amherst, NY. An otolaryngologist specializing in sleep medicine is board-certified in the subspecialty and focuses on the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, and management of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. They provide care to patients of all ages, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Conditions treated by sleep specialists include sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders, among others. Contact Dr. Chmiel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Chmiel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chmiel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo, Sisters of Charity Hospital-St. Joseph Campus. 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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Is James Chmiel accepting new patients in East Amherst, NY?
Yes, Dr. James Chmiel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Chmiel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chmiel's office at (716) 691-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Chmiel?
Please contact Dr. Chmiel's office at (716) 691-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Chmiel have?
Dr. James Chmiel is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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