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Dr. Brent Benscoter, MD

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Benscoter, Otologist & Neurotologist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Brent Benscoter, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Benscoter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benscoter’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benscoter’s office at (916) 736-3399.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Benscoter?

    Dr. Brent Benscoter, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otologist & Neurotologist 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. Benscoter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannoma, Chronic Ear Disease, Cochlear Implants, Facial Nerve Disorders, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, Meniere's Disease, Neurotology, Skull Base Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Sacramento/CA community, Dr. Benscoter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Benscoter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Missouri / Columbia Campus

    What languages does Dr. Benscoter speak?

    Dr. Benscoter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Benscoter treat?

    As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Benscoter 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. Benscoter. 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:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Combined Hearing Loss
    • Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Type Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H9042: Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Cholesteatoma
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Skin cyst in ear
    • Pearl tumor
    • Benign ear growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H7191: Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    What procedures does Dr. Benscoter perform?

    As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Benscoter 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. Benscoter. 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:

    • Ear Canal Reconstruction
    • Repair of Inner Ear Leak (Round Window Fistula)
    • Eardrum Repair with Middle Ear Surgery
    • Stapedectomy
    • Eardrum Repair Surgery
    • Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
    • Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair
    • Eardrum Repair with Middle Ear Bone Reconstruction
    • Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
    • Eardrum Repair
    • Meatoplasty
    • External Auditory Canal Repair
    • Ear Canal Widening
    • Round window fistula repair
    • Inner ear fluid leak repair
    • Perilymph fistula repair
    • Tympanoplasty with Mastoid Surgery
    • Middle Ear Repair
    • Ear Drum Reconstruction (without Ossicular Chain)
    • Stapedotomy
    • Middle Ear Bone Surgery
    • Hearing Restoration Surgery
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Eardrum Reconstruction
    • Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
    • Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
    • Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
    • Middle Ear Reconstruction
    • Ossicular Chain Repair
    • Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
    • Middle Ear Reconstruction Surgery
    • Eardrum and Hearing Bone Repair
    • Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
    • Middle Ear Surgery
    • PORP/TORP Placement
    • Hearing Bone Repair
    • Perforated Eardrum Repair
    • Myringoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 69310: Reconstruction of external auditory canal (meatoplasty) (eg, for stenosis due to injury, infection) (separate procedure)
    • 69667: Repair round window fistula
    • 69635: Tympanoplasty with antrotomy or mastoidotomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy, middle ear surgery, and/or tympanic membrane repair); without ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
    • 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69646: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, with ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69636: Tympanoplasty with antrotomy or mastoidotomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy, middle ear surgery, and/or tympanic membrane repair); with ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69633: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction and synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular replacement prosthesis [PORP], total ossicular replacement prosthesis [TORP])
    • 69610: Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site preparation of perforation for closure, with or without patch

    Also known as:

    • Cochlear Implant Surgery
    • Bone-Anchored Hearing System Implant
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Cochlear Device Implantation
    • Hearing Implant Procedure
    • Inner Ear Implant
    • Osseointegrated skull implant
    • Bone conduction hearing implant
    • Magnetic hearing aid implant
    • BAHA implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
    • 69729: Implantation, osseointegrated implant, skull; with magnetic transcutaneous attachment to external speech processor, outside of the mastoid and resulting in removal of greater than or equal to 100 sq mm surface area of bone deep to the outer cranial cortex

    Also known as:

    • Eardrum Repair (Myringoplasty)
    • Eardrum Repair with Middle Ear Bone Reconstruction
    • Repair of Eardrum
    • Tympanic Membrane Repair
    • Drumhead Surgery
    • Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
    • Middle Ear Repair Surgery
    • Perforated Eardrum Surgery with Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 69620: Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and donor area)
    • 69632: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction (eg, postfenestration)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Dilation
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
    • Ear Tube Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 69706: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair with Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
    • Tympanomastoidectomy
    • Middle Ear Reconstruction
    • Canal Wall Tympanoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 69644: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with ossicular chain reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Ear Drum Repair with Mastoid Bone Removal
    • Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
    • Middle Ear Reconstruction
    • Radical Mastoidectomy
    • Ear Drum and Bone Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 69645: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, without ossicular chain reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
    • Nasopharyngoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
    • Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty
    • Ear Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 69705: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
    • Skin fat fascia graft
    • Composite tissue graft
    • Autologous fat graft
    • Soft tissue graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Myocutaneous Flap
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap
    • Head and Neck Reconstruction
    • Vascular Pedicle Flap
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
    • Autogenous ear cartilage graft
    • Nose cartilage reconstruction
    • Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
    • Cartilage transplant for nose/ear

    CPT Codes:

    • 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Minor Bone Graft
    • Bone Grafts
    • Small Bone Graft
    • Dowel Bone Graft
    • Button Bone Graft
    • Autograft (Small)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)

    Also known as:

    • Auditory Evoked Potentials (Hearing Threshold)
    • Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) Test
    • AEP Hearing Test
    • Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
    • Hearing Threshold Estimation
    • Auditory Evoked Potential Screening
    • ABR Screening
    • Hearing Screening with Automated Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 92652: Auditory evoked potentials; for threshold estimation at multiple frequencies, with interpretation and report
    • 92650: Auditory evoked potentials; screening of auditory potential with broadband stimuli, automated analysis

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Benscoter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Benscoter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 736-3399 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Benscoter accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Benscoter in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Benscoter's office located?

    Dr. Brent Benscoter's Primary Practice

    1111 Exposition Blvd Bldg 700

    Sacramento, CA 95815

    (916) 736-3399

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    What is Dr. Benscoter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Benscoter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376703454.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benscoter?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benscoter

    What is Dr. Brent Benscoter's specialty?

    Dr. Benscoter is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Sacramento, CA. An otolaryngologist specializing in otology and neurotology treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including hearing and balance disorders. Their advanced training focuses on the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and the underlying causes of ear-related conditions. Contact Dr. Benscoter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brent Benscoter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Benscoter is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Mercy General Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Brent Benscoter accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Brent Benscoter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brent Benscoter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Benscoter's office at (916) 736-3399 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brent Benscoter?

    Please contact Dr. Benscoter's office at (916) 736-3399 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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