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Dr. Erica Bennett, MD

Albuquerque, NM

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Bennett, Otolaryngologist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Erica Bennett, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Bennett completed her residency at L a Co Usc Med Center. Dr. Bennett is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bennett’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bennett’s office at (505) 272-2336.

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

    • Residency: L a Co Usc Med Center

    What languages does Dr. Bennett speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bennett treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bennett 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. Bennett. 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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • Breathing Pauses During Sleep
    • Snoring Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified

    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:

    • 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
    • H6533: Chronic mucoid otitis media, bilateral
    • H6593: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cleft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Palate
    • Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Cleft Lip & Palate
    • One-sided Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Single Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Unilateral Lip and Palate Cleft
    • Split Palate
    • Palatoschisis
    • Roof of Mouth Cleft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q379: Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip
    • Q359: Cleft palate, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Tongue-Tie
    • Laryngomalacia at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Ankyloglossia
    • Short Lingual Frenulum
    • Tied Tongue
    • Floppy Larynx (Congenital)
    • Soft Voice Box Cartilage
    • Congenital Laryngomalacia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q381: Ankyloglossia
    • Q315: Congenital laryngomalacia

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination with Abnormal Findings
    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Abnormal Hearing Test
    • Ear Exam with Issues
    • Hearing Problem Diagnosis
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01118: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings
    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Ear Tube Issue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6990: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, unspecified ear

    What procedures does Dr. Bennett perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bennett 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. Bennett. 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:

    • Cleft Palate Repair Surgery
    • Palatoplasty
    • Soft Palate Repair
    • Hard Palate Repair
    • Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42200: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, soft and/or hard palate only

    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:

    • 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:

    • Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
    • Lingual Frenectomy
    • Frenotomy
    • Tongue-Tie Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)

    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:

    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction

    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)

    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:

    • Suture or Staple Removal with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Surgical Stitch Removal
    • Anesthetized Staple Removal
    • Wound Closure Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 15851: Removal of sutures or staples requiring anesthesia (ie, general anesthesia, moderate sedation)

    Does Dr. Bennett accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bennett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 272-2336 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bennett accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Bennett in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • First Medical Health Plan

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Bennett's office located?

    Dr. Erica Bennett's Primary Practice

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87106

    (505) 272-2336

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    Dr. Erica Bennett's Practice 2

    106 La Casa Via Ste 100

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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

    Dr. Bennett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164438875.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bennett?

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

    What is Dr. Erica Bennett's specialty?

    Dr. Bennett is a Otolaryngologist near Albuquerque, NM. 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. Bennett to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Erica Bennett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Bennett is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University of New Mexico Hospital, UNM Children's 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 Erica Bennett accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Erica Bennett is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erica Bennett offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bennett's office at (505) 272-2336 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Erica Bennett?

    Please contact Dr. Bennett's office at (505) 272-2336 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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