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Dr. Michael Haar, MD

Otolaryngologist

Buffalo, NY

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Haar, Otolaryngologist in Buffalo, NY?

    Dr. Michael Haar, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Haar graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Sisters Charity Hosp, Otolaryngology; Washington Hosp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Haar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Haar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Haar’s office at (716) 882-1023.

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

    • Residency: Sisters Charity Hosp, Otolaryngology; Washington Hosp Ctr, General Surgery | NYCOMEC/Sisters of Charity Hosp Program

    • Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Haar board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Haar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Haar speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Haar typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Haar 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. Haar. 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:

    • 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:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Haar typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Haar 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. Haar. 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:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    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:

    • 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:

    • Voice and Resonance Analysis
    • Voice Disorder Evaluation
    • Speech Resonance Assessment
    • Vocal Quality Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance

    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

    Does Dr. Haar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Haar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 882-1023 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Haar accept in Buffalo, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Independent Health Association

    • Medicare

    • Nova Healthcare Administrators

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Haar's office located?

    Dr. Michael Haar's Primary Practice

    1083 Delaware Ave

    Buffalo, NY 14209

    (716) 882-1023

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

    Dr. Haar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144258641.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Haar?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Haar's specialty?

    Dr. Haar is an Otolaryngologist near Buffalo, NY.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Michael Haar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Haar is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Warren General Hospital, Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo 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 Dr. Michael Haar accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Haar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Haar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Haar's office at (716) 882-1023 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Haar?

    Please contact Dr. Haar's office at (716) 882-1023 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Haar's office located?

    Dr. Haar's office is located in Buffalo, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Haar have?

    Dr. Michael Haar is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.