44 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schaefer, Otolaryngologist in Ogdensburg, NY?
Where did Dr. Schaefer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
Medical School: Schulich School of Medicine And Dentistry | The University of Western Ontario - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
What languages does Dr. Schaefer speak?
Dr. Schaefer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Schaefer typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Schaefer 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. Schaefer. 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:
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Tonsillitis
- Persistent tonsil infection
- Long-term tonsil inflammation
- Recurrent tonsillitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3501: Chronic tonsillitis
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, 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:
- Ear Infection in Both Ears
- Ear Infection
- Bilateral Middle Ear Infection
- Bilateral Otitis Media
- Earache in Both Ears
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6643: Suppurative otitis media, unspecified, 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:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
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
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Schaefer typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Schaefer 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. Schaefer. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 (Superficial)
- Inferior turbinate ablation
- Nasal passage opening surgery
- Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
Also known as:
- Simple Nosebleed Treatment
- Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
- Nosebleed Cautery
- Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
- Stop Nosebleed Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method
Does Dr. Schaefer accept my insurance?
Dr. Schaefer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 393-7955 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schaefer accept in Ogdensburg, NY?
Dr. Schaefer in Ogdensburg, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Lifetime Healthcare
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schaefer's office located?
Dr. John Schaefer's Primary Practice
3 Lyon Pl Ste 302
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-7955
What hospitals are Dr. Schaefer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Schaefer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Schaefer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841227816.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schaefer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schaefer