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Dr. Dean Clerico, MD

Cranberry Township, PA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Clerico, Specialist in Cranberry Township, PA?

    Dr. Dean Clerico, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Cranberry Township, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Clerico completed his residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Otolaryngology; Umdnj-Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Clerico is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Clerico’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Clerico’s office at (570) 283-0524.

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

    • Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Otolaryngology; Umdnj-Univ Hosp, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj

    Is Dr. Clerico board certified as a Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Dean Clerico, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Clerico speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Clerico treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Clerico 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. Clerico. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic 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:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, 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:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • 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:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Clerico perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Clerico 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. Clerico. 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:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Nasal Valve Collapse Repair (Radiofrequency)
    • Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
    • Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Nasal Valve Remodeling
    • Nasal Airway Obstruction Repair
    • Nose Valve Collapse Treatment
    • Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
    • Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
    • Spreader Grafting (Nose)
    • Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction
    • Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
    • Inferior Turbinate Outfracture

    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)
    • 30469: Repair of nasal valve collapse with low energy, temperature-controlled (ie, radiofrequency) subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling
    • 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
    • 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
    • 31287: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy;
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31288: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)

    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:

    • Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Removal of Nasal Turbinate
    • Intranasal lesion excision
    • Nasal growth removal
    • Laser treatment for nasal lesion
    • Nose polyp removal
    • Inferior turbinate ablation
    • Nasal passage opening surgery
    • Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
    • 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
    • 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    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:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
    • Voice box biopsy
    • Throat biopsy with scope
    • Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; with operating microscope or telescope

    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:

    • Complex Nosebleed Treatment
    • Severe Nosebleed Control
    • Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Repair
    • Nosebleed Cautery and Packing

    CPT Codes:

    • 30903: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, complex (extensive cautery and/or packing) any method

    Also known as:

    • Vocal Cord Injection
    • Therapeutic Laryngoscopy
    • Vocal Cord Augmentation
    • Voice Box Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31570: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic;

    Also known as:

    • Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
    • Direct laryngoscopy with injection
    • Vocal cord augmentation
    • Voice box injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope

    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 Tube Insertion (Local Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Myringotomy with Tubes
    • Tympanostomy with Ventilating Tube
    • Ear Drum Incision with Tube Placement
    • Grommet Insertion (Local Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69433: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), local or topical anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Inner Ear Drug Infusion
    • Labyrinthotomy with Drug Perfusion', 'Transcanal Inner Ear Treatment', 'Meniere's Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 69801: Labyrinthotomy, with perfusion of vestibuloactive drug(s), transcanal

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Removal (Under Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Myringotomy Tube Removal
    • Grommet Removal
    • Ventilation Tube Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 69424: Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
    • Mastoidectomy Debridement
    • Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
    • Mastoid Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
    • Full Audiometry Test
    • Speech Recognition Test
    • Hearing Threshold Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy
    • Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
    • Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)

    Also known as:

    • Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
    • Nasal Bone Reduction
    • Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
    • Nose Fracture Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization

    Does Dr. Clerico accept my insurance?

    Dr. Clerico accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 283-0524 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Clerico accept in Cranberry Township, PA?

    Dr. Clerico in Cranberry Township, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AON

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • HealthComp

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Clerico's office located?

    Dr. Dean Clerico's Primary Practice

    2000 Westinghouse Dr Ste 200

    Cranberry Township, PA 16066

    (570) 283-0524

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    Dr. Dean Clerico's Practice 2

    135 S Main St

    Pittston, PA 18640

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    Dr. Dean Clerico's Practice 3

    220 E Center Hill Rd

    Dallas, PA 18612

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

    Dr. Clerico's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700814456.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Clerico?

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

    What is Dr. Dean Clerico's specialty?

    Dr. Clerico is a Specialist near Cranberry Township, PA. Contact Dr. Clerico to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dean Clerico affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Clerico is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dean Clerico accepting new patients in Cranberry Township, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Dean Clerico is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dean Clerico offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Clerico's office at (570) 283-0524 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dean Clerico?

    Please contact Dr. Clerico's office at (570) 283-0524 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dean Clerico have?

    Dr. Dean Clerico is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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