Compare 116 ents (otolaryngologists) in Miami, FL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
116
ENTs (Otolaryngologists)
100%
Accepting patients
90%
Most common: MD
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Miami runs on two parallel healthcare systems: the massive Jackson Health public network that trains the next generation of physicians, and a private market shaped by Baptist Health, Mount Sinai, and Nicklaus. The city's Latin American medical tourism pipeline means you can find subspecialists here that most cities simply don't have.
Miami has 116 ents (otolaryngologists). The most common credential is MD (90%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Healthcare clusters along three corridors: the Civic Center medical district around Jackson Memorial, the Coral Gables corridor near Baptist and UM hospitals, and the Miami Beach strip around Mount Sinai. Traffic makes distance deceptive, so most residents stick to whichever system is closest to home. Metrorail connects to the Civic Center station directly.
Providers practice throughout Miami. Brickell is a dense financial district with specialist offices and proximity to Mercy Hospital and Baptist Health. Coconut Grove is a tree-canopied neighborhood near Mercy Hospital with family practices and wellness centers. Wynwood is an arts district with new medical offices and community health centers serving a creative, diverse community. Coral Gables is baptist Hospital of Miami and University of Miami Hospital anchor care in this established community.
Nearby hospitals include Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami Hospital, and Baptist Hospital of Miami. Local training programs run through University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Jackson Memorial Hospital is one of the largest public hospitals in the US and a Level I trauma center.
The first visit includes a review of your symptoms and medical history, followed by an examination of your ears, nose, and throat using a headlight and specialized instruments. The ENT may use a flexible scope (passed through the nose) to view your sinuses, throat, or voice box. A hearing test may be performed on site. They will explain findings and discuss treatment options, which may be medical or surgical.
Bring your insurance card and a photo ID to every visit. Miami providers frequently ask for both due to high insurance fraud enforcement in the area. Expect paperwork in both English and Spanish.
See an ENT for chronic sinus infections (more than three per year), hearing loss or ringing in the ears (tinnitus), persistent sore throat, frequent nosebleeds, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness lasting more than two weeks, sleep apnea or loud snoring, enlarged tonsils or adenoids in children, a lump in the neck, or ear infections that keep recurring.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Hearing test: $50-250 · Sinus surgery: $5,000-10,000 · Tonsillectomy: $3,000-7,000
Miami, FL has 116 licensed ents (otolaryngologists). 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of ents (otolaryngologists) in Miami, FL are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Miami is the epicenter of Florida's ACA marketplace, with more plan options than almost any other county in the country. However, narrow networks are common, so always verify your provider is in-network before booking. Medicaid managed care runs through Sunshine Health and Molina in this region.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. A hearing test costs $50 to $250. Sinus surgery runs $5,000 to $10,000. A tonsillectomy costs $3,000 to $7,000. Actual costs in Miami, FL depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Hearing aids are a significant out-of-pocket expense, often $1,000 to $4,000 per ear. Over-the-counter hearing aids (available since 2022) cost significantly less for mild to moderate hearing loss. Ask your ENT about all options.
Miami-Dade has one of the highest provider densities in Florida, but many specialists cluster in Coral Gables and the Civic Center. If you live in Homestead or the far western suburbs, expect a 30-to-45-minute drive for specialty care.
78% of ents (otolaryngologists) in Miami, FL accept Medicare. Medicare covers ENT visits and medically necessary procedures. Hearing aids are not covered by Original Medicare. Some Medicare Advantage plans include hearing aid benefits. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some ents (otolaryngologists) in Miami, FL accept Florida Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers ENT services in all states. Hearing aid coverage for adults varies by state. Children typically have broader hearing aid coverage under Medicaid. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Florida Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Most practices in Miami-Dade County have Spanish-speaking staff. In neighborhoods like Little Havana, Hialeah, and Doral, Spanish is often the primary language of care. Creole-speaking providers are also available in areas like Little Haiti and North Miami.
Jackson Health is the public hospital system for Miami-Dade County, anchored by Jackson Memorial Hospital. It serves all patients regardless of ability to pay and includes a network of urgent care centers, primary care clinics, and specialty hospitals across the county.
Top accepted carriers in Miami, FL include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-16842, molina, and qhp-17091.
ENT visits are covered as specialist visits under medical insurance. Hearing tests are covered when ordered for medical evaluation. Hearing aids are not covered by most plans, though some states mandate partial coverage. Sinus surgery and tonsillectomy typically require prior authorization. Verify in-network status for both the ENT and any surgical facility.