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Dr. John Britt, MD

Dr. John Britt, MD

Winston Salem, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Britt, Otolaryngologist in Winston Salem, NC?

    Dr. John Britt, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Winston Salem, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Britt graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Otolaryngology. Dr. Britt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Britt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Britt’s office at (336) 293-4819.

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

    • Fellowship: Univ of Virginia, Otolaryngology / Surgery, VA, USA

    • Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Otolaryngology | University Of Va Med Center | University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals | University of Virginia Program

    • Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Britt board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Britt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology , American Board of Otolaryngology since 2000

    What languages does Dr. Britt speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Britt treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Britt 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. Britt. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis
    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Hay Fever
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Hearing Sensations
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Unusual Ear Sounds
    • Distorted Hearing
    • Auditory Hallucinations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H93293: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral

    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

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    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:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Polyp
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Polyp in nose
    • Nasal growth
    • Sinus polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J339: Nasal polyp, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    What procedures does Dr. Britt perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Britt 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. Britt. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
    • Mastoidectomy Debridement
    • Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
    • Mastoid Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)

    Also known as:

    • Inner Ear Drug Infusion
    • Labyrinthotomy with Drug Perfusion', 'Transcanal Inner Ear Treatment', 'Meniere's Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 69801: Labyrinthotomy, with perfusion of vestibuloactive drug(s), transcanal

    Also known as:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery
    • Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Anterior Ethmoidectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Surgical Nasal Endoscopy for Nosebleed Control
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Nosebleed Treatment
    • Nasal Hemorrhage Control Endoscopy
    • Surgical Sinus Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31238: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with control of nasal hemorrhage

    Also known as:

    • Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
    • Direct laryngoscopy with injection
    • Vocal cord augmentation
    • Voice box injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Total Thyroid Removal
    • Partial Thyroid Gland Removal
    • Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
    • Completion Thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid Cyst or Growth Removal
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy
    • Complete thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid gland removal
    • Thyroid surgery
    • Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Subtotal Thyroidectomy
    • Thyroidectomy
    • Substernal Thyroid Removal
    • Cervical Thyroidectomy
    • Remaining Thyroid Removal
    • Second Thyroid Surgery
    • Total Thyroidectomy after Partial
    • Thyroid Adenoma Excision
    • Thyroid Isthmus Transection
    • Thyroid Nodule Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
    • 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
    • 60225: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with contralateral subtotal lobectomy, including isthmusectomy
    • 60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
    • 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid
    • 60200: Excision of cyst or adenoma of thyroid, or transection of isthmus

    Also known as:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroid Gland Transplant
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
    • Parathyroid Autograft
    • Parathyroid Tissue Transfer
    • Parathyroid Reimplantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
    • 60512: Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Positional Nystagmus Test
    • Basic Balance Test
    • Balance Tests
    • Nystagmus Test
    • Dizziness Test
    • Balance Disorder Test
    • Vestibular Evaluation
    • Inner Ear Balance Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92532: Positional nystagmus test
    • 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Cervical Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Jugular Lymph Node Removal
    • Neck Lymph Node Dissection
    • Jugular Node Excision
    • Cervical Lymphadenectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38542: Dissection, deep jugular node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Modified Radical Neck Dissection
    • Cervical Lymph Node Removal
    • Neck Lymphadenectomy
    • Neck Dissection Surgery
    • Lymph Node Biopsy Neck

    CPT Codes:

    • 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)

    Also known as:

    • Caloric Vestibular Test
    • Bithermal Caloric Test
    • Inner Ear Balance Test
    • Videonystagmography (VNG) Caloric Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92537: Caloric vestibular test with recording, bilateral; bithermal (ie, one warm and one cool irrigation in each ear for a total of four irrigations)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Tongue Lesion Removal (Front Two-Thirds)
    • Removal of Tongue Lesion (Posterior)
    • Anterior Tongue Lesion Excision
    • Tongue Growth Removal
    • Tongue Biopsy and Closure
    • Tongue Tumor Excision
    • Tongue Biopsy and Removal
    • Posterior Tongue Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 41112: Excision of lesion of tongue with closure; anterior two-thirds
    • 41113: Excision of lesion of tongue with closure; posterior one-third

    Also known as:

    • Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
    • Parotidectomy
    • Salivary gland tumor removal
    • Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
    • Lateral parotidectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve

    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:

    • Total Parotid Gland Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
    • Parotidectomy
    • Salivary gland tumor removal
    • Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
    • Parotid tumor excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 42420: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; total, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
    • Rigid Esophagoscopy
    • Throat Scope with Sample
    • Esophagus Examination and Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43191: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Deep Abscess Drainage (Neck or Chest)
    • Neck Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Chest Hematoma Drainage
    • Deep Infection Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 21501: Incision and drainage, deep abscess or hematoma, soft tissues of neck or thorax;

    Also known as:

    • Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Neck Lump Removal
    • Chest Wall Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm

    Also known as:

    • Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
    • Abscess Aspiration
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Hematoma Puncture
    • Bulla Aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst

    Does Dr. Britt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Britt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 293-4819 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Britt accept in Winston Salem, NC?

    Dr. Britt in Winston Salem, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Britt's office located?

    Dr. John Britt's Primary Practice

    110 Charlois Blvd

    Winston Salem, NC 27103

    (336) 293-4819

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    Dr. John Britt's Practice 2

    280 Broad St Ste B

    Kernersville, NC 27284

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    Dr. John Britt's Practice 3

    197 Stadium Oaks Dr # A

    Clemmons, NC 27012

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

    Dr. Britt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871573121.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Britt?

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

    What is Dr. John Britt's specialty?

    Dr. Britt is a Otolaryngologist near Winston Salem, NC. 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. Britt to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Britt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Britt is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Novant Health Medical Park Hospital 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 John Britt accepting new patients in Winston Salem, NC?

    Yes, Dr. John Britt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Britt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Britt's office at (336) 293-4819 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Britt?

    Please contact Dr. Britt's office at (336) 293-4819 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Britt have?

    Dr. John Britt is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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