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Dr. John Hanks, MD

Jamaica Plain, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hanks, Otolaryngologist in Jamaica Plain, MA?

    Dr. John Hanks, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Jamaica Plain, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hanks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hanks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hanks’s office at (857) 364-3130.

    What languages does Dr. Hanks speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hanks treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Hanks 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. Hanks. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    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:

    • 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:

    • Growth of unknown type in parotid salivary glands
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Parotid gland tumor of uncertain nature
    • Undetermined parotid gland growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D37030: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the parotid salivary glands

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    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:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    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:

    • 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:

    • Loss of Smell
    • Taste and Smell Disorder
    • Anosmia
    • No Sense of Smell
    • Smell Blindness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R430: Anosmia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does Dr. Hanks perform?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Hanks 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. Hanks. 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    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:

    • 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:

    • Nasopharyngoscopy
    • Nasal Endoscopy
    • Throat Endoscopy
    • Scope of Nose and Throat

    CPT Codes:

    • 92511: Nasopharyngoscopy with endoscope (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Hanks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hanks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (857) 364-3130 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hanks accept in Jamaica Plain, MA?

    Dr. Hanks in Jamaica Plain, 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • Student Assurance Service

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hanks' office located?

    Dr. John Hanks' Primary Practice

    150 S Huntington Ave

    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

    (857) 364-3130

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    Dr. John Hanks' Practice 2

    2521 Stockton Blvd Ste 5200

    Sacramento, CA 95817

    (916) 734-5400

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

    Dr. Hanks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679986772.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hanks?

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

    What is Dr. John Hanks's specialty?

    Dr. Hanks is a Otolaryngologist near Jamaica Plain, 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. Hanks to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Hanks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hanks is affiliated with UConn John Dempsey Hospital 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

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    Is John Hanks accepting new patients in Jamaica Plain, MA?

    Yes, Dr. John Hanks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Hanks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hanks's office at (857) 364-3130 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Hanks?

    Please contact Dr. Hanks's office at (857) 364-3130 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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