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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kent, Otolaryngologist in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Sean Kent, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kent is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kent’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kent’s office at (480) 833-8620.
What languages does Dr. Kent speak?
Dr. Kent and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kent treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kent 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. Kent. 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:
- 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:
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Right Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Chronic Right Middle Ear Infection
- Chronic Right Otitis Media
- Long-term Right Ear Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H6521: Chronic serous otitis media, right ear
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H65491: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, right ear
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Rhinosinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
- J328: Other chronic sinusitis
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
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:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Voice Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
Also known as:
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Tonsillitis
- Persistent tonsil infection
- Long-term tonsil inflammation
- Recurrent tonsillitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3501: Chronic tonsillitis
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 Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Ear Disorder in Both Ears
- Ear Disorder
- Bilateral Ear Condition
- Both Ear Problems
- Aural Disorder Bilateral
ICD-10 Codes:
- H938X3: Other specified disorders of ear, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Kent perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kent 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. Kent. 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:
- 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:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
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:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
- Endoscopy
- FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy
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:
- 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:
- Adenoid Removal for Children
- Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
- Pediatric Adenoidectomy
- Adenoid Surgery for Kids
- Removal of Adenoids
- Adult Adenoidectomy
- Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
- Adenoid Gland Excision
CPT Codes:
- 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
- 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over
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:
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Tonsil and adenoid removal
- T&A surgery
- Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
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:
- 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 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:
- 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:
- Laryngeal Function Study
- Voice box function test
- Aerodynamic voice testing
- Acoustic voice analysis
- Vocal cord function test
CPT Codes:
- 92520: Laryngeal function studies (ie, aerodynamic testing and acoustic testing)
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:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Kent accept my insurance?
Dr. Kent accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 833-8620 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kent accept in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Kent in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kent's office located?
Dr. Sean Kent's Primary Practice
9097 E Desert Cove Ave Ste 250
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 833-8620
What is Dr. Kent's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447785415.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kent?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kent
What is Dr. Sean Kent's specialty?
Dr. Kent is a Otolaryngologist near Scottsdale, AZ. 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. Kent to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sean Kent affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kent is affiliated with Banner Gateway Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Banner Ocotillo 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 Sean Kent accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Sean Kent is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sean Kent offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kent's office at (480) 833-8620 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sean Kent?
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