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- 560 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, NY 11021
About Dr. Etra
Richard G. Etra, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Great Neck, NY specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Richard trained at Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1975. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 4,150 Medicare patients across 5,450 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, test for eardrum and muscle function, and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test. This provider record is associated with NPI 1679558118.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (516) 487-6200
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
560 NORTHERN BLVD
Great Neck, NY 11021
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,450 services · 4,150 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
328 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
278 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
215 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
18 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for eardrum and muscle function | Treatment | 92550 |
796 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
683 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92587 |
457 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Study of nasal function | Treatment | 92512 |
303 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
130 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Great Neck 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1975 at Tufts University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard G. Etra's specialty?
Richard G. Etra is an otolaryngology (ent) in Great Neck, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard G. Etra?
Richard G. Etra is listed at 560 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, NY 11021. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard G. Etra?
The number on file is (516) 487-6200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Richard G. Etra's NPI number?
Richard G. Etra's National Provider Identifier is 1679558118. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Richard G. Etra's education?
Richard G. Etra attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard G. Etra been practicing?
Richard G. Etra has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard G. Etra known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard G. Etra performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as test for eardrum and muscle function and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard G. Etra confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard G. Etra. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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