Dr. Rowley Busino, MD

La Mesa, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Busino, Otolaryngologist in La Mesa, CA?

Dr. Rowley Busino, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Busino graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University. Dr. Busino is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Busino’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Busino’s office at (619) 464-3353.

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

Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University

What languages does Dr. Busino speak?

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

English
French
Spanish

What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Busino typically treat?

As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Busino 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. Busino. 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.

Also known as:

Other Abnormal Hearing Sensations
Hearing Disorder and Deafness
Unusual Ear Sounds
Distorted Hearing
Auditory Hallucinations

ICD-10 Codes:

H93293: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral

Also known as:

Blocked Earwax
Ear Disorder
Impacted earwax
Earwax impaction
Excess earwax

ICD-10 Codes:

H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

Also known as:

Ear Infection
Otitis Media
Middle Ear Infection
Ear Inflammation

ICD-10 Codes:

H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral

Also known as:

Stuffy Nose
Nose Injuries and Disorder
Blocked nose
Nasal congestion
Congested nose

ICD-10 Codes:

R0981: Nasal congestion

Also known as:

Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
Adenoids
Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
Swollen tonsils and adenoids
Big tonsils and adenoids

ICD-10 Codes:

J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

Also known as:

Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
Nose Injuries and Disorder
Turbinate hypertrophy
Swollen turbinates
Congested turbinates

ICD-10 Codes:

J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

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

Also known as:

Enlarged Adenoids
Adenoids
Adenoid hypertrophy
Swollen adenoids
Big adenoids

ICD-10 Codes:

J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Busino typically perform?

As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Busino 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. Busino. 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.

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:

CPT Codes:

42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over

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)

Also known as:

Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
Inferior Turbinate Resection
Turbinate Reduction
Nasal Airway Surgery

CPT Codes:

30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

Also known as:

Nasal Turbinate Fracture
Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
Inferior Turbinate Outfracture

CPT Codes:

30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic

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. Busino accept my insurance?

Dr. Busino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 464-3353 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Busino accept in La Mesa, CA?

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

Top Insurances

Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Busino's office located?

Dr. Rowley Busino's Primary Practice

5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 101

La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 464-3353

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What hospitals are Dr. Busino affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Busino has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Sharp Grossmont Hospital,La Mesa, CA

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Sharp Memorial Hospital,San Diego, CA

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego,San Diego, CA

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

Dr. Busino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396997664.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Busino?

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

What is Dr. Rowley Busino's specialty?

Dr. Busino is an Otolaryngologist near La Mesa, CA.

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 Dr. Rowley Busino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Busino is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial 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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