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Dr. Derek Hewitt, MD

Prescott, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hewitt, Otolaryngologist in Prescott, AZ?

    Dr. Derek Hewitt, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Prescott, AZ. He is board certified. Dr. Hewitt graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine. Dr. Hewitt is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hewitt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hewitt’s office at (928) 778-9190.

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

    • Medical School: University of Utah Sch of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hewitt board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Derek Hewitt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Hewitt speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Hewitt treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Hewitt 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. Hewitt. 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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Chronic Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsillitis
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids
    • Persistent tonsil and adenoid infection
    • Long-term tonsil and adenoid inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsil and adenoid issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
    • J3503: Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis
    • J328: Other chronic sinusitis
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Hewitt perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Hewitt 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. Hewitt. 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:

    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Anterior Ethmoidectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Nasal Turbinate
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Inferior Turbinate Excision
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
    • DISE Procedure
    • Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
    • Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
    • Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea

    CPT Codes:

    • 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    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:

    • Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
    • Tonsil and adenoid removal
    • T&A surgery
    • Throat surgery for tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
    • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Inspire Device Implantation
    • Sleep Apnea Neurostimulator
    • Tongue Nerve Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64582: Open implantation of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator array, pulse generator, and distal respiratory sensor electrode or electrode array

    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

    Does Dr. Hewitt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hewitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 778-9190 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hewitt accept in Prescott, AZ?

    Dr. Hewitt in Prescott, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AmeriBen

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hewitt's office located?

    Dr. Derek Hewitt's Primary Practice

    1125 W Iron Springs Rd

    Prescott, AZ 86305

    (928) 778-9190

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

    Dr. Hewitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083718266.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hewitt?

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

    What is Dr. Derek Hewitt's specialty?

    Dr. Hewitt is a Otolaryngologist near Prescott, AZ. 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. Hewitt to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Derek Hewitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hewitt is affiliated with Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West, Verde Valley Medical Center 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 Derek Hewitt accepting new patients in Prescott, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Derek Hewitt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Derek Hewitt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hewitt's office at (928) 778-9190 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Derek Hewitt?

    Please contact Dr. Hewitt's office at (928) 778-9190 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Hewitt have?

    Dr. Derek Hewitt is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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