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Who is Dr. Kutler, Otolaryngologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Kutler is a well-known Otolaryngologist-- Head and Neck Surgeon. His clinical expertise lies in the diagnosis and medical or surgical treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including salivary glands, thyroid and parathyroid, tongue, lips and oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, sinuses, skull base and skin. Dr. Kutler serves as the Director of the Head and Neck Surgery Division in the Department of Otolaryngology at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Kutler received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and his MD from Cornell University Medical College. Following a residency in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Northwestern University Medical Center, Dr. Kutler pursued additional fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He joins Weill Cornell from New York University Medical Center, where he was Assistant Professor and Chief of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the New York Harbor VA Medical Center. Dr. Kutler is a frequent speaker at national meetings and he has received grant funding for his research in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.Dr. Kutler is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the American Head and Neck Society, the New York Head and Neck Society, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He has received many honors, including the Merit Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Chair's Award for Excellence in Clinical Research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kutler?
Dr. David Kutler, 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. Kutler empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Salivary Gland Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Tongue Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Kutler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kutler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Kutler board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. David Kutler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Kutler speak?
Dr. Kutler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kutler treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kutler 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. Kutler. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Lymphadenopathy
- Swollen Glands
- Enlarged Glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R599: Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Mouth Lesions
- Mouth Disorder
- Oral Sores
- Mouth Ulcers
- Abnormalities in Mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K1379: Other lesions of oral mucosa
What procedures does Dr. Kutler perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kutler 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. Kutler. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Completion Thyroidectomy
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
- Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Remaining Thyroid Removal
- Second Thyroid Surgery
- Total Thyroidectomy after Partial
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
Also known as:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Also known as:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Also known as:
- Deep Jugular Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymph Node Dissection
- Jugular Node Excision
- Cervical Lymphadenectomy
CPT Codes:
- 38542: Dissection, deep jugular node(s)
Also known as:
- Removal of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
- Thyroglossal Cyst Excision
- Neck Cyst Surgery
- Thyroglossal Duct Sinus Removal
CPT Codes:
- 60280: Excision of thyroglossal duct cyst or sinus;
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Cervical Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Neck Vertebrae Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
- 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
- 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2
Also known as:
- Removal of Soft Tissue Tumor (Neck/Chest)
- Carotid Body Tumor Removal (without artery removal)
- Neck Tumor Excision
- Chest Wall Tumor Removal
- Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Excision of carotid body tumor
- Carotid tumor surgery
- Paraganglioma removal
CPT Codes:
- 21556: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm
- 60600: Excision of carotid body tumor; without excision of carotid artery
Also known as:
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
- Neck soft tissue tumor removal
- Chest wall tumor excision
- Subfascial tumor removal
- Large intramuscular tumor surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21554: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Partial Tongue Removal
- Partial Tongue Removal with Neck Lymph Node Dissection
- Partial Tongue Removal (Hemiglossectomy)
- Partial glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Tongue surgery for cancer
- Removal of part of tongue
- Partial Glossectomy with Neck Dissection
- Tongue Cancer Surgery with Lymph Node Removal
- Unilateral Radical Neck Dissection
- Glossectomy
- Half tongue removal
- Tongue surgery
CPT Codes:
- 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
- 41135: Glossectomy; partial, with unilateral radical neck dissection
- 41130: Glossectomy; hemiglossectomy
Also known as:
- Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Lateral parotidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Limited Throat Removal Surgery
- Radical Tonsil Removal
- Pharynx Excision
- Throat Tissue Removal
- Partial Pharyngectomy
- Tonsillectomy with tissue removal
- Throat tumor removal
- Retromolar trigone resection
CPT Codes:
- 42890: Limited pharyngectomy
- 42842: Radical resection of tonsil, tonsillar pillars, and/or retromolar trigone; without closure
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Removal
- Submandibular Gland Excision
- Submaxillary Gland Surgery
- Salivary Gland Resection
CPT Codes:
- 42440: Excision of submandibular (submaxillary) gland
Also known as:
- Tongue and Mouth Floor Removal Surgery
- Glossectomy
- Oral Cancer Surgery
- Floor of Mouth Resection
CPT Codes:
- 41153: Glossectomy; composite procedure with resection floor of mouth, with suprahyoid neck dissection
Also known as:
- Complex Mouth Lesion Removal
- Oral Lesion Excision
- Mouth Tumor Removal
- Complex Oral Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 40816: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; complex, with excision of underlying muscle
Also known as:
- Removal of Branchial Cleft Cyst
- Branchial Cleft Excision
- Branchial Arch Anomaly Removal
- Neck Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42815: Excision branchial cleft cyst, vestige, or fistula, extending beneath subcutaneous tissues and/or into pharynx
Also known as:
- Total Parotid Gland Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Parotid tumor excision
CPT Codes:
- 42420: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; total, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
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:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
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:
- Upper Jaw Bone Removal (Maxillectomy)
- Maxillary Bone Resection
- Partial Maxillectomy
- Upper Jaw Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31225: Maxillectomy; without orbital exenteration
Also known as:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Large Skin Cancer Removal from Face
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Excision of Skin Tumor
- Face Cancer Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11646: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Large Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
CPT Codes:
- 11626: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Does Dr. Kutler accept my insurance?
Dr. Kutler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kutler accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Kutler in New York, 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. Kutler's office located?
Weill Cornell Medicine
1305 York Avenue
5th Floor
New York, NY 10021
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Kutler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kutler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346242476.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kutler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kutler
What is Dr. David Kutler's specialty?
Dr. Kutler 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. Kutler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Kutler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kutler is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center 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 David Kutler accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. David Kutler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Kutler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kutler's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Kutler?
Please contact Dr. Kutler's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Kutler have?
Dr. David Kutler is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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