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Dr. Francisco Moreno, MD

Knoxville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Moreno, Otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Francisco Moreno, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Moreno graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Regional Med Ctr At Memphis, Otolaryngology; Methodist Hsp-Central Unit, General Surgery; Earl K Long Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Moreno is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Moreno’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Moreno’s office at (865) 546-2888.

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

    • Residency: Regional Med Ctr At Memphis, Otolaryngology; Methodist Hsp-Central Unit, General Surgery; Earl K Long Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Meth Hospital | REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans | Universitas Methodist Indonesia Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Moreno board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Francisco Moreno, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Moreno speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Moreno treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Moreno 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. Moreno. 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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
    • H6521: Chronic serous otitis media, right ear
    • H6522: Chronic serous otitis media, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • BPPV
    • Positional Vertigo
    • Crystal Vertigo
    • Inner Ear Dizziness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H8111: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • BPPV
    • Positional vertigo
    • Inner ear dizziness
    • Crystal ear problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H8112: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left ear

    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:

    • Chronic Tonsil and Adenoid Disease
    • Adenoids
    • Persistent tonsil and adenoid issues
    • Long-term tonsil and adenoid problems
    • Chronic tonsil and adenoid condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J359: Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • 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:

    • 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 Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Tongue-Tie
    • Birth Defects
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Ankyloglossia
    • Short Lingual Frenulum
    • Tied Tongue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q381: Ankyloglossia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Repeated tonsil infection
    • Recurring tonsillitis
    • Chronic tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0391: Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Perforated Eardrum in Right Ear
    • Ear Disorder
    • Ruptured Eardrum Right Ear
    • Hole in Right Eardrum
    • Tympanic Membrane Perforation Right Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7201: Central perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear

    Also known as:

    • GERD with Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • GERD
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
    • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

    What procedures does Dr. Moreno perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Moreno 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. Moreno. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Eardrum Repair Surgery
    • Ear Polyp Removal
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Middle Ear Repair
    • Eardrum Reconstruction
    • Aural Polyp Excision
    • Removal of Ear Canal Polyp
    • Ear Growth Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69540: Excision aural polyp

    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:

    • 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:

    • Frenum Removal
    • Tongue-Tie Release (Frenectomy)
    • Lip Tie Release (Frenotomy)
    • Frenectomy
    • Frenulectomy
    • Lip tie release
    • Tongue tie release
    • Lingual Frenectomy
    • Tongue Frenum Excision
    • Tongue-Tie Surgery
    • Ankyloglossia Release
    • Labial Frenum Incision
    • Frenotomy
    • Lip Frenulum Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 40819: Excision of frenum, labial or buccal (frenumectomy, frenulectomy, frenectomy)
    • 41115: Excision of lingual frenum (frenectomy)
    • 40806: Incision of labial frenum (frenotomy)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
    • Esophageal Widening
    • Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
    • Swallowing Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes

    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:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery
    • Inferior turbinate ablation
    • Nasal passage opening surgery
    • Radiofrequency turbinate reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
    • 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial

    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:

    • 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
    • Vocal Cord Stripping
    • Epiglottis Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Planned Tracheostomy
    • Tracheotomy
    • Surgical Airway Creation
    • Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
    • Neck Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);

    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:

    • 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:

    • Overnight Pulse Oximetry
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Continuous Oxygen Monitoring
    • Sleep Oxygen Test
    • Nocturnal Oximetry
    • Overnight O2 Saturation Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94762: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; by continuous overnight monitoring (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Pediatric Home Apnea Monitor Setup
    • Infant Apnea Monitor Hook-up
    • Baby Sleep Apnea Monitoring Setup
    • Home Respiratory Monitor for Children

    CPT Codes:

    • 94775: Pediatric home apnea monitoring event recording including respiratory rate, pattern and heart rate per 30-day period of time; monitor attachment only (includes hook-up, initiation of recording and disconnection)

    Also known as:

    • Ear, Nose, and Throat Exam Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • ENT exam with anesthesia
    • Laryngoscopy under anesthesia
    • Otoscopy under anesthesia
    • Throat exam under sedation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92502: Otolaryngologic examination under general anesthesia

    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

    Does Dr. Moreno accept my insurance?

    Dr. Moreno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 546-2888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Moreno accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Moreno in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Moreno's office located?

    Dr. Francisco Moreno's Primary Practice

    501 20th St Ste 201

    Knoxville, TN 37916

    (865) 546-2888

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    Dr. Francisco Moreno's Practice 2

    744 Middle Creek Rd Ste 200

    Sevierville, TN 37862

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    Dr. Francisco Moreno's Practice 3

    109 Sugarfoot Way Ste 5

    Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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

    Dr. Moreno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861447054.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Moreno?

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

    What is Dr. Francisco Moreno's specialty?

    Dr. Moreno is a Otolaryngologist near Knoxville, TN. 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. Moreno to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Francisco Moreno affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Moreno is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness 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 Francisco Moreno accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Francisco Moreno is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francisco Moreno offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Moreno's office at (865) 546-2888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Francisco Moreno?

    Please contact Dr. Moreno's office at (865) 546-2888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Francisco Moreno have?

    Dr. Francisco Moreno is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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