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- 38 the Village Overlook, Sylva, NC 28779
About Dr. Buenting
John E. Buenting, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sylva, NC specializing in otolaryngology. John trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. John is also listed as specializing in specialist and otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 1,126 Medicare patients across 4,775 services. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, professional service for multiple injections of allergen, and test for allergy using allergenic extract. This provider record is associated with NPI 1285680066.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (828) 586-7474
- Email not available
Practice Locations
38 THE VILLAGE OVERLOOK
Sylva, NC 28779
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
Most searched conditions
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,775 services · 1,126 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose | Procedure | 30117 |
58 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
55 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
45 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
44 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
40 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Dilation of frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31296 |
27 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31298 |
25 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
105 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
2,570 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 ENT doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 12 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at Tulane University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose 5
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is John E. Buenting's specialty?
John E. Buenting is an ENT doctor in Sylva, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find John E. Buenting?
John E. Buenting is listed at 38 the Village Overlook, Sylva, NC 28779. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact John E. Buenting?
The number on file is (828) 586-7474. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is John E. Buenting's NPI number?
John E. Buenting's National Provider Identifier is 1285680066. 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
What is John E. Buenting's education?
John E. Buenting attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has John E. Buenting been practicing?
John E. Buenting has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is John E. Buenting known for?
According to Medicare billing data, John E. Buenting performs procedures including removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose, removal of impacted ear wax and dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for multiple injections of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has John E. Buenting confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John E. Buenting. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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