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Dr. John Lafrentz, MD

Huntsville, AL

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Lafrentz, Otolaryngologist in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. John Lafrentz, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Lafrentz graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Walter Reed Army Med Center. Dr. Lafrentz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lafrentz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lafrentz’s office at (256) 882-0165.

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

    • Residency: Walter Reed Army Med Center | National Capital Consortium Program

    • Medical School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lafrentz board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Lafrentz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Lafrentz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lafrentz treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Lafrentz 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. Lafrentz. 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:

    • 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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
    • Long-term Ear Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
    • H6613: Chronic tubotympanic suppurative otitis media, bilateral
    • H663X3: Other chronic suppurative otitis media, bilateral
    • H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    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:

    • 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:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Rhinosinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J328: Other chronic sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Does Dr. Lafrentz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lafrentz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 882-0165 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lafrentz accept in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Lafrentz in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lafrentz's office located?

    Dr. John Lafrentz's Primary Practice

    285 Chateau Dr SW

    Huntsville, AL 35801

    (256) 882-0165

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

    Dr. Lafrentz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639129885.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lafrentz?

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

    What is Dr. John Lafrentz's specialty?

    Dr. Lafrentz is a Otolaryngologist near Huntsville, AL. 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. Lafrentz to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Lafrentz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Lafrentz accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?

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

    Does Dr. John Lafrentz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lafrentz's office at (256) 882-0165 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Lafrentz?

    Please contact Dr. Lafrentz's office at (256) 882-0165 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Lafrentz have?

    Dr. John Lafrentz is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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