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Who is Dr. Fordham, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Christine Fordham, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Fort Myers, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fordham is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fordham’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fordham’s office at (239) 343-6050.
What languages does Dr. Fordham speak?
Dr. Fordham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fordham treat?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Fordham 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. Fordham. 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:
- 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:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Language Delay from Hearing Loss
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
- Hearing Impairment Language Delay
- Deafness-Related Speech Delay
- Auditory Processing Language Issues
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- F804: Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
- Ear Infection
- Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
- Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
- Long-term Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Implanted Device Management
- Implant adjustment
- Device follow-up
- Managing medical implants
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4589: Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted devices
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Laryngomalacia at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Throat Disorder
- Floppy Larynx (Congenital)
- Soft Voice Box Cartilage
- Congenital Laryngomalacia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q315: Congenital laryngomalacia
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
What procedures does Dr. Fordham perform?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Fordham 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. Fordham. 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:
- 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 for Children (Secondary)
- Adenoid Removal (Age 12 or Older)
- Pediatric Adenoidectomy
- Adenoid Surgery for Kids
- Removal of Adenoids
- Adenoidectomy
- Child adenoid surgery
- Repeat adenoid removal
- Adenoid removal for kids
- Adult Adenoidectomy
- Removal of Adenoids (Older Child/Adult)
- Adenoid Gland Excision
CPT Codes:
- 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
- 42835: Adenoidectomy, secondary; younger than age 12
- 42831: Adenoidectomy, primary; 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:
- Frenum Revision Surgery (Tongue or Lip Tie)
- Frenectomy
- Z-plasty frenum
- Tongue tie surgery
- Lip tie revision
CPT Codes:
- 41520: Frenoplasty (surgical revision of frenum, eg, with Z-plasty)
Also known as:
- Tonsil Removal for Children Under 12
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Child Tonsil Surgery
- Tonsillectomy for Kids
CPT Codes:
- 42825: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Surgical Control of Throat Bleeding
- Oropharyngeal Hemorrhage Repair
- Post-Tonsillectomy Bleeding Surgery
- Throat Bleeding Intervention
CPT Codes:
- 42962: Control oropharyngeal hemorrhage, primary or secondary (eg, post-tonsillectomy); with secondary surgical intervention
Also known as:
- Palate Lengthening and Pharyngeal Flap Surgery
- Soft Palate Lengthening
- Pharyngeal Flap Procedure
- Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42226: Lengthening of palate, and pharyngeal flap
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:
- 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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Binocular Microscopy Exam
- Microscopic Examination
- Stereomicroscopy
- Diagnostic Microscopy
CPT Codes:
- 92504: Binocular microscopy (separate diagnostic procedure)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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:
- Removal of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
- Thyroglossal Cyst Excision
- Neck Cyst Surgery
- Thyroglossal Duct Sinus Removal
CPT Codes:
- 60280: Excision of thyroglossal duct cyst or sinus;
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:
- Eardrum Repair
- Tympanoplasty
- Perforated Eardrum Repair
- Myringoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 69610: Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site preparation of perforation for closure, with or without patch
Also known as:
- Ear Drum Incision with Fluid Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Myringotomy with Aspiration
- Ear Tube Insertion (Myringotomy)
- Eustachian Tube Inflation
CPT Codes:
- 69421: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation requiring general anesthesia
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 Removal (Under Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Myringotomy Tube Removal
- Grommet Removal
- Ventilation Tube Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 69424: Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Ear Foreign Body Removal (with General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Foreign Object Removal from Ear
- Ear Canal Cleaning under Anesthesia
- General Anesthesia for Ear Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 69205: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; with general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
- Voice Box Exam
- Larynx Scope
- Tracheoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
- Direct laryngoscopy with injection
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
- Arytenoidectomy
- Voice Box Surgery
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
- 31561: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with arytenoidectomy; with operating microscope or telescope
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:
- Voice Box and Windpipe Widening
- Laryngoscopy with Dilation
- Tracheoscopy with Dilation
- Airway Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31529: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, subsequent
Also known as:
- Voice Box Examination and Widening
- Direct laryngoscopy with dilation
- Larynx scope with widening
- Tracheoscopy with dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31528: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, initial
Also known as:
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
CPT Codes:
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
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:
- Complex Nosebleed Treatment
- Severe Nosebleed Control
- Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Repair
- Nosebleed Cautery and Packing
CPT Codes:
- 30903: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, complex (extensive cautery and/or packing) any method
Also known as:
- Tracheostomy for Infants/Young Children
- Pediatric Tracheostomy
- Airway Opening Surgery
- Tracheal Incision
- Breathing Tube Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31601: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure); younger than 2 years
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
- Botox for Salivary Glands
- Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
- Parotid Gland Nerve Block
- Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral
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)
Also known as:
- Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
- Nasal Bone Reduction
- Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
- Nose Fracture Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Does Dr. Fordham accept my insurance?
Dr. Fordham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (239) 343-6050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fordham accept in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Fordham in Fort Myers, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Chevron
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
MedImpact
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fordham's office located?
Dr. Christine Fordham's Primary Practice
16230 Summerlin Rd Ste 215
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 343-6050
Dr. Christine Fordham's Practice 2
1747 Baptist Clay Dr
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 697-3088
Dr. Christine Fordham's Practice 3
14785 Old Saint Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 697-3600
What is Dr. Fordham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fordham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427316231.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fordham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fordham
What is Dr. Christine Fordham's specialty?
Dr. Fordham is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Fort Myers, FL. A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing. Contact Dr. Fordham to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christine Fordham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fordham is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, HCA Florida Memorial 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 Christine Fordham accepting new patients in Fort Myers, FL?
Yes, Dr. Christine Fordham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Fordham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fordham's office at (239) 343-6050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Fordham?
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