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- Uconn Medical Group, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030
About Dr. Lafreniere
Based in Farmington, CT, Denis Lafreniere, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Denis graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Denis provided 6,221 services to 320 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1699771691 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (860) 679-2804
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
UCONN MEDICAL GROUP 263 FARMINGTON AVENUE
Farmington, CT 06030
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,221 services · 320 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
145 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box | Procedure | 64617 |
53 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Analysis of voice and resonance production | Treatment | 92524 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Study of voice box function | Treatment | 92520 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
5,800 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
83 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
50 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Farmington 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Connecticut School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Connecticut School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 4
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lafreniere?
Dr. Lafreniere is an otolaryngology (ent) in Farmington, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lafreniere's address?
Dr. Lafreniere is listed at Uconn Medical Group 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lafreniere?
The number on file is (860) 679-2804. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lafreniere?
Dr. Lafreniere's National Provider Identifier is 1699771691. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Lafreniere train?
Dr. Lafreniere attended University of Connecticut School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lafreniere have?
Dr. Lafreniere has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lafreniere perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lafreniere performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box; provides treatments such as analysis of voice and resonance production and study of voice box function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lafreniere's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lafreniere. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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