Compare 20 ents (otolaryngologists) in Fort Wayne, IN. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Fort Wayne has 20 ents (otolaryngologists). The most common credential is MD (100%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include IU Health Methodist Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, and Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis. Local training programs run through Indiana University School of Medicine and Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The most commonly accepted carriers among Fort Wayne ents (otolaryngologists) include qhp-54192, qhp-44228, unitedhealthcare, and medicare. 50% accept Medicare.
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.
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
Fort Wayne, IN has 20 licensed ents (otolaryngologists). 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of ents (otolaryngologists) in Fort Wayne, IN are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among ents (otolaryngologists) in Fort Wayne, IN include qhp-54192, qhp-44228, unitedhealthcare, medicare, and centene. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
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 Fort Wayne, IN 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.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Fort Wayne, IN has 20 ents (otolaryngologists). Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
50% of ents (otolaryngologists) in Fort Wayne, IN 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 Fort Wayne, IN accept Hoosier Healthwise, 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 Hoosier Healthwise participation before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in Fort Wayne, IN include qhp-54192, qhp-44228, unitedhealthcare, medicare, and centene.
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.