CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ashford, Otolaryngologist in Athens, GA?
Dr. Clinton Ashford, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA. Dr. Ashford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashford’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashford’s office at (706) 247-0004.
What languages does Dr. Ashford speak?
Dr. Ashford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Ashford typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Ashford 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. Ashford. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Voice Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
Also known as:
- Cartilage Blockage of Eustachian Tube
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Cartilage Obstruction
- Inner Cartilage Blockage of Eustachian Tube
- Bilateral Cartilage Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H68123: Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, bilateral
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
Also known as:
- Ear Pain in Both Ears
- Right Ear Pain
- Ear Disorder
- Pain
- Bilateral Earache
- Otalgia Both Sides
- Pain in Both Ears
- Right Earache
- Otalgia Right Side
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9203: Otalgia, bilateral
- H9201: Otalgia, right ear
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Persistent laryngitis
- Long-term voice box inflammation
- Chronic hoarseness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J370: Chronic laryngitis
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Ashford typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Ashford 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. Ashford. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Thyroid Core Needle Biopsy
- Percutaneous Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy of Thyroid
CPT Codes:
- 60100: Biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- 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. Ashford accept my insurance?
Dr. Ashford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 247-0004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ashford accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Ashford in Athens, GA 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)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Lucent Health
Medicare
Premier
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ashford's office located?
Dr. Clinton Ashford's Primary Practice
1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste T
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 247-0004
What is Dr. Ashford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ashford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053553990.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ashford
What is Dr. Clinton Ashford's specialty?
Dr. Ashford is a Otolaryngologist near Athens, GA.
What does an Otolaryngologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Clinton Ashford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ashford is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Ga, Northside Hospital Gwinnett 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 Clinton Ashford accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. Clinton Ashford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clinton Ashford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ashford's office at (706) 247-0004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clinton Ashford?
Please contact Dr. Ashford's office at (706) 247-0004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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