Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Samant, Otolaryngologist in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Sandeep Samant, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Lake Forest, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Samant completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Otolaryngology. Dr. Samant is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samant’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samant’s office at (312) 695-4303.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Samant?
Dr. Sandeep Samant, 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. Samant empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Complex Sinonasal and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lake Forest/IL community, Dr. Samant is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Samant go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Otolaryngology
Is Dr. Samant board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Sandeep Samant, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Samant speak?
Dr. Samant and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Samant treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Samant 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. Samant. 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:
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
- Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
- C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Mouth Malignancy
- Oral Carcinoma
- Tongue Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
- C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Salivary Gland Problems
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
- Salivary Gland Issues
- Saliva Gland Ailments
- Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Parotid Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Tumor
- Salivary Gland Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
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:
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and 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:
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- SCC
- Malignant Skin Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4492: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified
Also known as:
- Leukoplakia
- Mouth Disorder
- White Patches in Mouth', 'Oral Leukoplakia', 'Smoker's Keratosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K1321: Leukoplakia of oral mucosa, including tongue
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Other Tongue Disorder
- Tongue Disorder
- Tongue Problems
- Tongue Ailments
- Unspecified Tongue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K148: Other diseases of tongue
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head Cancer
- Neck Cancer
- Facial Cancer
- Malignant Head and Neck Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Jaw Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
- Mandibular Cancer
- Lower Jaw Cancer
- Malignant Mandible Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C411: Malignant neoplasm of mandible
What procedures does Dr. Samant perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Samant 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. Samant. 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:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Tongue Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Fine Needle Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy of Salivary Gland
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Oral Biopsy
- Tongue Tissue Sample
- Anterior Tongue Biopsy
- Superficial Lymph Node Excision
- Open Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Gland Biopsy
- FNA Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy without Imaging
- Tissue Sample Collection
- Fine needle aspiration salivary gland
- Parotid gland biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 41100: Biopsy of tongue; anterior two-thirds
- 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
- 10021: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, without imaging guidance; first lesion
- 42400: Biopsy of salivary gland; needle
Also known as:
- Removal of Tongue Lesion
- Tongue Lesion Removal (Front Two-Thirds)
- Tongue Growth Excision
- Tongue Biopsy (Excisional)
- Tongue Lump Removal
- Anterior Tongue Lesion Excision
- Tongue Growth Removal
- Tongue Biopsy and Closure
CPT Codes:
- 41110: Excision of lesion of tongue without closure
- 41112: Excision of lesion of tongue with closure; anterior two-thirds
Also known as:
- CPAP Initiation and Management
- Radiofrequency Tongue Base Ablation
- CPAP Setup
- Sleep Apnea Machine Setup
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
- Tongue Base Reduction
- Sleep Apnea Tongue Surgery
- Radiofrequency Ablation of Tongue
- Snoring Treatment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 94660: Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management
- 41530: Submucosal ablation of the tongue base, radiofrequency, 1 or more sites, per session
Also known as:
- Partial Tongue Removal
- Partial glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Tongue surgery for cancer
- Removal of part of tongue
CPT Codes:
- 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
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:
- Removal of Parotid Gland Tumor (Partial)
- Partial Parotidectomy
- Lateral Lobe Parotidectomy
- Salivary Gland Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 42410: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, without nerve dissection
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:
- Mouth Lesion Removal
- Oral Scar Destruction
- Mouth Vestibule Lesion Treatment
- Laser Mouth Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 40820: Destruction of lesion or scar of vestibule of mouth by physical methods (eg, laser, thermal, cryo, chemical)
Also known as:
- Removal of Mouth Lesion
- Oral Lesion Excision
- Floor of Mouth Lesion Removal
- Mouth Growth Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 41116: Excision, lesion of floor of mouth
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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:
- 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:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
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:
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
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:
- Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
- Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;
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:
- 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:
- Direct Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Throat Scope
- Larynx Examination
CPT Codes:
- 31525: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, except newborn
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. Samant accept my insurance?
Dr. Samant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-4303 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Samant accept in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Samant in Lake Forest, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Samant's office located?
Dr. Sandeep Samant's Primary Practice
660 N Westmoreland Rd # 302
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(312) 695-4303
Dr. Sandeep Samant's Practice 3
675 N Saint Clair St Ste 15-200
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-8182
What is Dr. Samant's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396701942.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samant?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samant
What is Dr. Sandeep Samant's specialty?
Dr. Samant is a Otolaryngologist near Lake Forest, IL. 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. Samant to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sandeep Samant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samant is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial 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 Sandeep Samant accepting new patients in Lake Forest, IL?
Yes, Dr. Sandeep Samant is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sandeep Samant offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samant's office at (312) 695-4303 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sandeep Samant?
Please contact Dr. Samant's office at (312) 695-4303 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sandeep Samant have?
Dr. Sandeep Samant is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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