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Dr. Satish Govindaraj, MD

Dr. Satish Govindaraj, MD

New York, NY

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Govindaraj, Otolaryngologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Satish Govindaraj, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Govindaraj graduated from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology. Dr. Govindaraj is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Govindaraj’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Govindaraj’s office at (212) 241-9410.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Govindaraj?

    Dr. Satish Govindaraj, 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. Govindaraj empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Sinus Surgery-Revision, Skull Base Surgery, Telemedicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Govindaraj is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A

    • Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Govindaraj board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Satish Govindaraj, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Govindaraj speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Govindaraj treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Govindaraj 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. Govindaraj. 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 Pansinusitis
    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic Frontal Sinusitis
    • Chronic Sphenoid Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Chronic forehead sinus infection
    • Persistent frontal sinus inflammation
    • Frontal rhinosinusitis
    • Chronic sphenoid sinus infection
    • Persistent sphenoid sinus inflammation
    • Sphenoid rhinosinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis
    • J328: Other chronic sinusitis
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J321: Chronic frontal sinusitis
    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J323: Chronic sphenoidal sinusitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    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:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    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:

    • 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:

    • Nasal Polyp
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Polyp in nose
    • Nasal growth
    • Sinus polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J339: Nasal polyp, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous growth
    • Benign neoplasm
    • Non-malignant tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D369: Benign neoplasm, unspecified site

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    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:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    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. Govindaraj perform?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Govindaraj 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. Govindaraj. 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:

    • 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:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
    • Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
    • Maxillary Sinus Dilation
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
    • Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Anterior Ethmoidectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
    • Balloon Sinus Dilation
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Transnasal Sinus Dilation
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
    • Sinus Tissue Excision
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
    • 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
    • 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)
    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
    • Nasal Nerve Ablation (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Concha Bullosa Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Endoscopic Nasal Nerve Destruction
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Nasal Nerves
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
    • 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
    • 31242: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with destruction by radiofrequency ablation, posterior nasal nerve

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Intranasal lesion excision
    • Nasal growth removal
    • Laser treatment for nasal lesion
    • Nose polyp removal
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Frontal Sinus Balloon Dilation
    • Endoscopy
    • Balloon sinuplasty
    • Frontal sinus endoscopy
    • Sinus opening dilation
    • Endoscopic sinus surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31296: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal sinus ostium

    Also known as:

    • Upper Jaw Bone Removal (Maxillectomy)
    • Maxillary Bone Resection
    • Partial Maxillectomy
    • Upper Jaw Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31225: Maxillectomy; without orbital exenteration

    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:

    • Tear Duct Surgery (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
    • Endoscopic Tear Duct Opening
    • Nasal Endoscopy for Tear Duct

    CPT Codes:

    • 31239: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with dacryocystorhinostomy

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Endoscopy with Artery Ligation
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Artery Tie-off
    • Sphenopalatine Artery Ligation
    • Nasal Bleed Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31241: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with ligation of sphenopalatine 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:

    • Skull Base Surgery (Front of Head)
    • Craniofacial Surgery
    • Anterior Cranial Fossa Repair
    • Extradural Skull Base Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61580: Craniofacial approach to anterior cranial fossa; extradural, including lateral rhinotomy, ethmoidectomy, sphenoidectomy, without maxillectomy or orbital exenteration

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
    • Fat Grafting
    • Dermal Graft
    • Fascia Graft
    • Tissue Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)

    Also known as:

    • Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
    • Pedicle flap
    • Tissue flap surgery
    • Skin transfer surgery
    • Reconstructive flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel

    Also known as:

    • Upper Jaw Tumor Removal Surgery
    • Maxillary cyst removal
    • Upper jaw bone surgery
    • Facial tumor excision
    • Partial maxillectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 21049: Excision of benign tumor or cyst of maxilla; requiring extra-oral osteotomy and partial maxillectomy (eg, locally aggressive or destructive lesion[s])

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Facial Bone Tumor
    • Facial Bone Contouring
    • Fibrous Dysplasia Removal (Face)
    • Benign Facial Tumor Excision
    • Facial Bone Reshaping

    CPT Codes:

    • 21029: Removal by contouring of benign tumor of facial bone (eg, fibrous dysplasia)

    Does Dr. Govindaraj accept my insurance?

    Dr. Govindaraj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-9410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Govindaraj accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Govindaraj in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Network

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Govindaraj's office located?

    Dr. Satish Govindaraj's Primary Practice

    5 E 98th St Fl 8

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 241-9410

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    Dr. Satish Govindaraj's Practice 2

    100 Th St And Madison Annenberg Bld 3rd Floor

    New York, NY 10029

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    Dr. Satish Govindaraj's Practice 3

    1190 Gp 6th Floor Pcicu Gp 6th Floor

    New York, NY 10029

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    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - All Time

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time

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    Doctor’s Choice - Last 5 Years

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in the last 5 years

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

    Dr. Govindaraj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205871365.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Govindaraj?

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

    What is Dr. Satish Govindaraj's specialty?

    Dr. Govindaraj is a Otolaryngologist near New York, NY. 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. Govindaraj to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Satish Govindaraj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Govindaraj is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital 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 Satish Govindaraj accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Satish Govindaraj is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Satish Govindaraj offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Govindaraj's office at (212) 241-9410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Satish Govindaraj?

    Please contact Dr. Govindaraj's office at (212) 241-9410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Satish Govindaraj have?

    Dr. Satish Govindaraj is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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