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Dr. Lauren Busekroos

Springfield, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Busekroos, Otolaryngologist in Springfield, MA?

    Dr. Lauren Busekroos is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA. Dr. Busekroos graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School. Dr. Busekroos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Busekroos’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Busekroos’s office.

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

    • Medical School: University of Massachusetts Med School

    What languages does Dr. Busekroos speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Busekroos treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Busekroos 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. Busekroos. 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:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis
    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    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:

    • 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:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Hay Fever
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, 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:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0982: Postnasal drip

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    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:

    • Chronic Sore Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Chronic pharyngitis
    • Persistent throat pain
    • Throat inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J312: Chronic pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    What procedures does Dr. Busekroos perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Busekroos 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. Busekroos. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
    • Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;

    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:

    • Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
    • Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
    • Vocal Cord Exam
    • Throat Scope with Strobe Light
    • Voice Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy

    Also known as:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus

    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:

    • Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
    • Voice box biopsy
    • Throat biopsy with scope
    • Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Simple Nosebleed Treatment
    • Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
    • Nosebleed Cautery
    • Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
    • Stop Nosebleed Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method

    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:

    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
    • Parotidectomy
    • Salivary gland tumor removal
    • Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
    • Lateral parotidectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve

    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

    Does Dr. Busekroos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Busekroos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Busekroos accept in Springfield, MA?

    Dr. Busekroos in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Alaska

    • State of Massachusetts

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Busekroos' office located?

    Dr. Lauren Busekroos' Primary Practice

    100 Wason Ave Ste 100

    Springfield, MA 01107

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

    Dr. Busekroos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316265622.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Busekroos?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Busekroos's specialty?

    Dr. Busekroos is a Otolaryngologist near Springfield, MA. 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. Busekroos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lauren Busekroos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Busekroos is affiliated with Holyoke Medical Center, Baystate 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 Lauren Busekroos accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Busekroos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Busekroos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Busekroos's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Busekroos?

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