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Dr. Jennifer Bock-Hughes, MD

San Mateo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bock-Hughes, Otolaryngologist in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Jennifer Bock-Hughes, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bock-Hughes graduated from Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Bock-Hughes is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bock-Hughes’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bock-Hughes’s office at (650) 344-6896.

    Where did Dr. Bock-Hughes go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bock-Hughes speak?

    Dr. Bock-Hughes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Bock-Hughes treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bock-Hughes 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. Bock-Hughes. 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 Disorder in Both Ears
    • Ear Disorder
    • Bilateral Ear Condition
    • Both Ear Problems
    • Aural Disorder Bilateral
    • Ear Problem
    • Ear Condition
    • Hearing Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H938X3: Other specified disorders of ear, bilateral
    • H938X1: Other specified disorders of right ear
    • H938X2: Other specified disorders of left ear

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Blocked Right Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax
    • Impacted Earwax Right Ear
    • Excessive Right Earwax
    • Right Earwax Impaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
    • H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H9190: Unspecified hearing loss, unspecified ear

    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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis
    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Postnasal Drip
    • Sinusitis
    • PND
    • Mucus in throat
    • Throat clearing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0982: Postnasal drip

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    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:

    • Pharynx Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Throat conditions
    • Pharyngeal diseases
    • Problems with the pharynx

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J392: Other diseases of pharynx

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Bock-Hughes perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bock-Hughes 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. Bock-Hughes. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Does Dr. Bock-Hughes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bock-Hughes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 344-6896 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bock-Hughes accept in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Bock-Hughes in San Mateo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bock-Hughes' office located?

    Dr. Jennifer Bock-Hughes' Primary Practice

    100 S Ellsworth Ave Ste 308

    San Mateo, CA 94401

    (650) 344-6896

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    Dr. Jennifer Bock-Hughes' Practice 2

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Bock-Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033136916.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bock-Hughes?

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

    What is Dr. Jennifer Bock-Hughes's specialty?

    Dr. Bock-Hughes is a Otolaryngologist near San Mateo, CA. 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. Bock-Hughes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jennifer Bock-Hughes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bock-Hughes is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Jennifer Bock-Hughes accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Bock-Hughes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jennifer Bock-Hughes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bock-Hughes's office at (650) 344-6896 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Bock-Hughes?

    Please contact Dr. Bock-Hughes's office at (650) 344-6896 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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