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John Ernst Buenting, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sylva, NC specialising in otolaryngology. John trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. John is also listed as specialising in specialist and otolaryngology (ent).
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What is Dr. Buenting's specialty?
Dr. Buenting is an otolaryngology in Sylva, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Buenting?
Dr. 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 Dr. Buenting?
The number on file is (828) 586-7474. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Buenting's NPI number?
Dr. 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 Dr. Buenting's medical education?
Dr. Buenting attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Buenting been practising?
Dr. Buenting has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Buenting known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 586-7474
- Email not available
Practice Locations
38 THE VILLAGE OVERLOOK
Sylva, NC 28779
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,775 services · 1,126 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose | Procedure | 30117 |
58 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
55 |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
45 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
44 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
40 |
| Dilation of frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31296 |
27 |
| Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31298 |
25 |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
20 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
105 |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
2,570 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other otolaryngology specialists 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.