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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhuta, Otolaryngologist in Homewood, AL?
Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Homewood, AL. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Bhuta graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed her residency at West Virginia Univ Hosps, Otolaryngology; University Hosp, Inc, Otolaryngology; University Hosp, Inc, General Surgery. Dr. Bhuta is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhuta’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhuta’s office at (205) 414-1368.
Where did Dr. Bhuta go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: West Virginia Univ Hosps, Otolaryngology; University Hosp, Inc, Otolaryngology; University Hosp, Inc, General Surgery | West Virginia University Program
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine | West Virginia University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Bhuta board certified in Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Bhuta speak?
Dr. Bhuta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Bhuta treat?
As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bhuta 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. Bhuta. 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:
- Hay Fever
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
- H6533: Chronic mucoid otitis media, bilateral
- H663X3: Other chronic suppurative otitis media, bilateral
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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Chronic Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
- Adenoids
- Tonsillitis
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
- Persistent tonsil and adenoid infection
- Long-term tonsil and adenoid inflammation
- Recurrent tonsil and adenoid issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
- J3503: Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
Also known as:
- Other Eustachian Tube Problems
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Ear Tube Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral
Also known as:
- Temporary Hearing Change
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Temporary Hearing Loss
- Noise-Induced Hearing Change
- Temporary Threshold Shift
ICD-10 Codes:
- H93243: Temporary auditory threshold shift, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Tonsillitis
- Persistent tonsil infection
- Long-term tonsil inflammation
- Recurrent tonsillitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3501: Chronic tonsillitis
Also known as:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergy
- Chronic allergy symptoms
- Allergic reactions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3089: Other allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Left Ear Eustachian Tube Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6982: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, left ear
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
What procedures does Dr. Bhuta perform?
As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bhuta 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. Bhuta. 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:
- 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:
- Eardrum Repair
- Tympanoplasty
- Perforated Eardrum Repair
- Myringoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 69610: Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site preparation of perforation for closure, with or without patch
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair (Myringoplasty)
- Repair of Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Repair
- Drumhead Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69620: Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and donor area)
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Removal (Under Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Myringotomy Tube Removal
- Grommet Removal
- Ventilation Tube Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 69424: Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Ear Foreign Body Removal (with General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Foreign Object Removal from Ear
- Ear Canal Cleaning under Anesthesia
- General Anesthesia for Ear Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 69205: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; with general anesthesia
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:
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Tonsil and adenoid removal
- T&A surgery
- Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Maxillary Sinus Dilation
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Transnasal Sinus Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
Also known as:
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
- 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)
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
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:
- Frontal Sinus Balloon Dilation
- Endoscopy
- Balloon sinuplasty
- Frontal sinus endoscopy
- Sinus opening dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31296: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal sinus ostium
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Bhuta accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhuta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 414-1368 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhuta accept in Homewood, AL?
Dr. Bhuta in Homewood, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)
Cigna
Express Scripts
Medicare
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bhuta's office located?
Dr. Tarika Bhuta's Primary Practice
3055 Independence Dr
Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 414-1368
What is Dr. Bhuta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhuta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841265071.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhuta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhuta
What is Dr. Tarika Bhuta's specialty?
Dr. Bhuta is a Otolaryngologist near Homewood, AL. 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. Bhuta to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tarika Bhuta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhuta is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham 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 Tarika Bhuta accepting new patients in Homewood, AL?
Yes, Dr. Tarika Bhuta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tarika Bhuta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhuta's office at (205) 414-1368 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tarika Bhuta?
Please contact Dr. Bhuta's office at (205) 414-1368 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tarika Bhuta have?
Dr. Tarika Bhuta is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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