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Dr. Ben Leff, MD

Phoenix, AZ

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Leff, Otolaryngologist in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Ben Leff, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ. He is board certified. Dr. Leff graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Otolaryngology. Dr. Leff is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leff’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leff’s office at (602) 944-3311.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Leff?

    Dr. Ben Leff, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Leff empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Thyroid Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Phoenix/AZ community, Dr. Leff is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Otolaryngology | Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Leff board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ben Leff, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Leff speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Leff treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Leff 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. Leff. 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
    • Nerve hearing loss
    • Inner ear hearing loss
    • Permanent hearing loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Blocked Right Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax
    • Impacted Earwax Right Ear
    • Excessive Right Earwax
    • Right Earwax Impaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
    • H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Voice Problems
    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Voice changes
    • Vocal issues
    • Resonance issues
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R498: Other voice and resonance disorders
    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    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 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:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Acute Non-Infectious Outer Ear Inflammation
    • Ear Disorder
    • Acute Non-Infectious Otitis Externa
    • Irritated Outer Ear
    • Ear Canal Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H60503: Unspecified acute noninfective otitis externa, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    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. Leff perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Leff 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. Leff. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Parathyroid Gland Transplant
    • Parathyroid Autograft
    • Parathyroid Tissue Transfer
    • Parathyroid Reimplantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 60512: Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
    • Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
    • Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening

    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)
    • 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft

    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:

    • 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:

    • Partial External Ear Removal and Repair
    • Partial ear excision
    • Earlobe repair
    • Outer ear surgery
    • Simple ear reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 69110: Excision external ear; partial, simple repair

    Does Dr. Leff accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 944-3311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Leff accept in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Leff in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • StableView Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Leff's office located?

    Dr. Ben Leff's Primary Practice

    9250 N 3rd St Ste 2025

    Phoenix, AZ 85020

    (602) 944-3311

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

    Dr. Leff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699766303.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leff?

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

    What is Dr. Ben Leff's specialty?

    Dr. Leff is a Otolaryngologist near Phoenix, AZ. 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. Leff to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ben Leff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Leff is affiliated with HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Abrazo Central Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Ben Leff accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Ben Leff is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ben Leff offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Leff's office at (602) 944-3311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ben Leff?

    Please contact Dr. Leff's office at (602) 944-3311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ben Leff have?

    Dr. Ben Leff is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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