ENT/Head and Neck Surgery - Lexington | Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist ENT/Head and Neck Surgery - Lexington

106 W. Medical Park Drive

Lexington, NC 27292

At ENT/Head and Neck Surgery - Lexington, our otolaryngologists provide medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the ear, nose and throat.

We treat patients for:

Sinusitis (medical and surgical treatment)
Nasal surgery (cosmetic and functional)
Nasal allergy
Balloon sinuplasty
Ear surgery (otology)
Facial plastics (cosmetic and reconstructive)
Head and neck cancer tumors
Laryngology, swallowing and voice disorders
Pediatric ear, nose and throat
Salivary disorders (tumors and infections)
Skin cancer reconstruction
Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea
Speech and hearing
BOTOX^® cosmetic

Head and Neck Cancer Screening

Most people don't give much thought to head and neck cancer - but they should. It is the 6th most common form of cancer in the United States with 40,000 cases diagnosed annually.

Head and neck cancer occurs in the head or neck region, including:

Nasal cavity
Sinuses
Lips
Mouth
Salivary glands
Throat or larynx (voice box)

Tobacco and alcohol use are the leading causes and a combination of the two places individuals at greater risk for developing oral cancer than those who use them alone.

The risk associated with tobacco is not limited to cigarettes. All forms of tobacco put you at risk, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco and snuff.

Signs of oral, head and neck cancer include a mouth sore that doesn't heal, constant mouth pain, lumps or white or red patches in the mouth, pain around the teeth, changes in your voice, and a lump in the neck.

Environmental issues also put people at risk. Exposure to asbestos, wood dust, paint fumes, and certain chemicals may increase risk as does excessive sun exposure and long-term acid reflux.

Research has shown that many people have little awareness of the causes, signs or symptoms of head and neck cancer and how it is diagnosed. Our otolaryngologists stress that people at risk for oral cancers should receive regular health and dental screenings. A routine exam for head and neck cancer is a simple, quick procedure in which the doctor looks in the nose, mouth and throat for abnormalities, and feels for lumps in the neck. People who use alcohol or tobacco should be screened at least once a year.

Hearing Services

We provide diagnostic hearing evaluations to determine if a person has hearing loss and what part of the ear may be causing the problem. There are many ways to assess hearing in the adult population. Depending on a patient's symptoms and their ability to participate in the evaluation process, one or many different tests may be necessary.

We take the time to review test results with patients in understandable terms and are available to answer any questions. Our audiologist will let patients know if they need to see a physician for evaluation or treatment. If hearing aids are recommended, we dispense all styles and technology levels of digital hearing aids.

Pediatric Audiology

While hearing can be tested at any age, testing a child's hearing can be very different from testing an adult. Months before a child can reliably respond to sound, we can use objective tests to estimate hearing.

As the child develops the ability to respond consistently to sound, we are able to use enjoyable activities to determine the softest sounds a child can hear. If amplification is required, we are able to work with both the child and the family to ensure that the child has every opportunity to maximize his or her hearing potential.

Providers

Insurance

Insurance Accepted

This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.

Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.

If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.

Key

WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital (Includes Davie)
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC

Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - April 2024

AETNA CONNECTED NC ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

AETNA NC PREFERRED+: Accepted at all locations

AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations

AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations

BLUE LOCAL WITH ATRIUM HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations

CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

CIGNA: Accepted at all locations

CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at LMC, CHC and Wilkes)

CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)

CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

DEVOTED HEALTH (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at all locations

DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)

FIRST HEALTH NETWORK: Accepted at NCBH, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS and CHC)

FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations

HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations

MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)

PHCS/MULTIPLAN: Accepted at NCBH, CHC, LMC and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS and Wilkes)

OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at LMC and Wilkes)

UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations

UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations

UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

VA CCN: Accepted at all locations

WELLCARE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at all locations

LMC ONLY: Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES

CHC ONLY: Contracts specific to support CHC
TRICARE

Key

WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital (Includes Davie)
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC

Referring Physicians

At Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist we understand the importance of referrals. Our Physician Liaisons partner with referring physicians in our community and beyond to provide information on our physicians and clinical services. Full list of new physicians.

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