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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 Medicare 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 an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Bock-Hughes typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Bock-Hughes typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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 Healthcare

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Bock-Hughes is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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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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