Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Urken, Otolaryngologist in New York, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Urken?
Dr. Mark Urken, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Urken empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer Reconstruction, Head & Neck Cancer Reconstruction, Laryngeal Cancer-Organ Preservation, Microvascular Surgery, Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery, Schwannomas, Telemedicine, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Zenker Diverticulum, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Urken is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Urken go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Head And Neck Surgery; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, General Surgery; St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | University of Virginia Medical School
Is Dr. Urken board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Mark Urken, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Urken speak?
Dr. Urken and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Croatian
- English
- Filipino
- Hebrew
- Spanish
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Urken typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Urken 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. Urken. 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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Mouth Malignancy
- Oral Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
- C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
- Oral dysphagia
- Trouble chewing and swallowing
- Difficulty moving food in mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
- R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase
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:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Urken typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Urken 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. Urken. 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Transplant
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroid Autograft
- Parathyroid Tissue Transfer
- Parathyroid Reimplantation
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60512: Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Also known as:
- Voice Prosthetic Fitting
- Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
- Voice Device Assessment
- Artificial Voice Fitting
CPT Codes:
- 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
- Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Urken accept my insurance?
Dr. Urken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 844-8775 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Urken accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Urken in New York, 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Urken's office located?
Dr. Mark Urken's Primary Practice
10 Union Sq E Frnt 5B
New York, NY 10003
(212) 844-8775
What hospitals are Dr. Urken affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Urken has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
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. Urken's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Urken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932188737.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Urken?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Urken