18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Francis, Otolaryngologist in Modesto, CA?
Where did Dr. Francis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York State University
Is Dr. Francis board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Aren Francis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Francis speak?
Dr. Francis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Francis typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Francis 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. Francis. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic Outer Ear Infection
- Ear Infection
- Chronic External Otitis
- Long-term Outer Ear Infection
- Persistent Swimmer's Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6063: Unspecified chronic otitis externa, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Hearing Loss in Both Ears
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Bilateral Deafness
- Hearing Impairment Both Sides
- Poor Hearing in Both Ears
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
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
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Francis typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Francis 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. Francis. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 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)
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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. Francis accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 524-1211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Francis accept in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Francis in Modesto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Plan of San Joaquin
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Francis' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Francis affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Francis has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Francis's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Francis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982630901.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Francis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Francis