41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Woo, Otolaryngologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Peak Woo, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Woo graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, General Surgery. Dr. Woo is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Woo’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Woo’s office at (212) 580-1004.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Woo?
Dr. Peak Woo, 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. Woo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders-Botox Therapy, Voice Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Woo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Woo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, General Surgery | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Boston Medical Center
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Woo board certified in Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Peak Woo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Woo speak?
Dr. Woo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Woo treat?
As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Woo 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. Woo. 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:
- Vocal Cord Nodules
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- Vocal Cord Polyp
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Singer's nodules
- Vocal fold nodules
- Voice bumps
- Voice problems
- Vocal fold issues
- Throat conditions
- Laryngeal polyp
- Vocal fold polyp
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Laryngeal paralysis
- Paralyzed vocal cords
- Vocal fold paralysis
- Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
- Paralyzed vocal cord
- Single vocal cord paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J382: Nodules of vocal cords
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
- J381: Polyp of vocal cord and larynx
- R490: Dysphonia
- J3800: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified
- J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Chronic Laryngotracheitis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Persistent laryngitis
- Long-term voice box inflammation
- Chronic hoarseness
- Persistent inflammation of larynx and trachea
- Long-term voice box and windpipe inflammation
- Chronic throat and windpipe inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J370: Chronic laryngitis
- J371: Chronic laryngotracheitis
Also known as:
- Larynx Narrowing
- Laryngeal Spasm
- Larynx Swelling
- Throat Disorder
- Laryngeal stenosis
- Narrowed voice box
- Airway narrowing
- Vocal cord spasm
- Throat spasm
- Laryngospasm
- Swollen voice box
- Laryngeal edema
- Throat swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- J386: Stenosis of larynx
- J385: Laryngeal spasm
- J384: Edema of larynx
Also known as:
- Dystonia
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Larynx Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Throat Disorder
- Non-cancerous voice box growth
- Laryngeal benign neoplasm
- Voice box lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D141: Benign neoplasm of larynx
Also known as:
- History of larynx cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Past laryngeal cancer
- Larynx cancer survivor
- Previous throat cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8521: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of larynx
Also known as:
- Early Stage Larynx Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Precancerous Laryngeal Lesion
- Stage 0 Larynx Cancer
- Laryngeal Carcinoma in Situ
- Voice Box Cancer in Situ
- Glottic Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D020: Carcinoma in situ of larynx
- C320: Malignant neoplasm of glottis
Also known as:
- Laryngitis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Voice Box Inflammation
- Loss of Voice
- Hoarse Voice
ICD-10 Codes:
- J040: Acute laryngitis
Also known as:
- Pharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Pharynx
- Throat Swallowing Difficulty
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1313: Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Tracheitis
- Tracheal Disorder
- Windpipe Inflammation
- Tracheal Infection
- Bronchial Tube Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0410: Acute tracheitis without obstruction
What procedures does Dr. Woo perform?
As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Woo 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. Woo. 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:
- Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
- Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
- Vocal Cord Exam
- Throat Scope with Strobe Light
- Voice Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Larynx injection
- Flexible scope vocal cord
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
- 31574: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with injection(s) for augmentation (eg, percutaneous, transoral), unilateral
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:
- 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:
- Vocal Cord Lesion Removal and Reconstruction
- Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Surgery
- Vocal Cord Polyp Removal
- Voice Box Lesion Repair
CPT Codes:
- 31545: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal of non-neoplastic lesion(s) of vocal cord; reconstruction with local tissue flap(s)
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:
- Laser Removal of Throat Lesion
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Laser Ablation
- Voice Box Lesion Removal (Laser)
- Throat Lesion Destruction
CPT Codes:
- 31572: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with ablation or destruction of lesion(s) with laser, unilateral
Also known as:
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Vocal cord injection
- Laryngeal injection
- Voice box injection
- Therapeutic laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31573: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with therapeutic injection(s) (eg, chemodenervation agent or corticosteroid, injected percutaneous, transoral, or via endoscope channel), unilateral
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:
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
CPT Codes:
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
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:
- Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
- Laryngeal Botox Injection
- Voice Box Chemodenervation
- Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Does Dr. Woo accept my insurance?
Dr. Woo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 580-1004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Woo accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Woo in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Medicaid
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
StableView Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Woo's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Chevalier Jackson Lecturer for the American-Bronchoesophageal Associat
The Triologic Society Presidential Citation, presented at COSM
September
American Academy of Otolaryngology Service Award
America's Best Doctors-Otolaryngology, Castle Connolly2000
New York Magazine Best Doctors- Otolaryngology
Sackler Awards Committee, The Voice Foundation
Presented June
Tufts Faculty of the Year Award
Boston University Residency
by the graduating Otolaryngology Residents of the combined Tufts Univ
Special Invited Speaker, Royal Canadian College of Surgeons, Phonosur
The Certification of Appreciation, American Speech Language Hearing A
American Broncho, American Broncho-Esophagological Association
Resident Research Award
New York Super Doctors
What is Dr. Woo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Woo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629038500.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Woo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Woo
What is Dr. Peak Woo's specialty?
Dr. Woo 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. Woo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Peak Woo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Woo is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital 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 Peak Woo accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Peak Woo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peak Woo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Woo's office at (212) 580-1004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peak Woo?
Please contact Dr. Woo's office at (212) 580-1004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peak Woo have?
Dr. Peak Woo is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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