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Dr. Barton Knox, MD

Colorado Springs, CO

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Knox, Otolaryngologist in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Barton Knox, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Knox graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Knox is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knox’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knox’s office at (719) 867-7800.

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

    • Residency: Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (South Central) Program

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | Texas A&M University

    Is Dr. Knox board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Barton Knox, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Knox speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Knox treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Knox 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. Knox. 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:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis
    • J328: Other chronic sinusitis
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Knox perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Knox 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. Knox. 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:

    • 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:

    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Sphenoid Sinus Dilation (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopy
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Balloon Sinuplasty Sphenoid
    • Sphenoid Sinus Opening
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31297: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); sphenoid sinus ostium
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Frontal Sinus Balloon Dilation
    • Frontal and Sphenoid Sinus Dilation
    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Balloon sinuplasty
    • Frontal sinus endoscopy
    • Sinus opening dilation
    • Endoscopic sinus surgery
    • Balloon Sinus Dilation
    • Sinus Ostia Enlargement
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31296: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal sinus ostium
    • 31298: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal and sphenoid sinus ostia
    • 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Concha Bullosa Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy

    Does Dr. Knox accept my insurance?

    Dr. Knox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 867-7800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Knox accept in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Knox in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Knox's office located?

    Dr. Barton Knox's Primary Practice

    3030 N Circle Dr Ste 300

    Colorado Springs, CO 80909

    (719) 867-7800

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

    Dr. Knox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285633909.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knox?

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

    What is Dr. Barton Knox's specialty?

    Dr. Knox is a Otolaryngologist near Colorado Springs, CO. 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. Knox to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Barton Knox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Knox is affiliated with UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central 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 Barton Knox accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Barton Knox is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Barton Knox offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Knox's office at (719) 867-7800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Barton Knox?

    Please contact Dr. Knox's office at (719) 867-7800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Barton Knox have?

    Dr. Barton Knox is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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