Surgeon profile
John Buenting, M.D.
Otolaryngology · Sylva, NC 28779NPI 1285680066
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
92 Medicare cases/yr
90 patients
3 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balloon Sinuplasty — Maxillary CPT 31295 | 45 | ≈ flat | 45 |
| Balloon Sinuplasty — Frontal CPT 31296 | 27 | ▼ -25% | 27 |
| Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy — Surgical CPT 31237 | 20 | ▼ -23% | 18 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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