Valley ENT

What Valley ENT does

Valley ENT, P.C. is Arizona's largest ear, nose, and throat specialty physician practice, operating 18 clinical locations spanning the Phoenix metropolitan area, Tucson (three sites), Green Valley, Flagstaff, and other regional markets. Founded through the 2007 merger of seven premier Phoenix-area ENT practices, the practice offers comprehensive otolaryngology, audiology, allergy/immunology, head and neck oncology, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, and facial plastic surgery services to both adult and pediatric patients. Its clinical roster includes more than 30 board-certified otolaryngologists, 2 board-certified allergists/immunologists, more than 20 audiologists, and 5 physician assistants, with fellowship-trained sub-specialists across rhinology, otology/neurotology, sleep surgery, and facial plastics.

The practice's core service technology centers on advanced ENT surgical and diagnostic equipment — endoscopic sinus surgery instrumentation, Inspire and Genio hypoglossal nerve stimulators for obstructive sleep apnea, cochlear implants, and diagnostic audiology equipment — supported by in-house novel techniques such as Dr. Jordan Weiner's two-incision Inspire implantation procedure and the supine pharyngeal width measurement for sleep endoscopy. Patient engagement is handled through an eClinicalWorks-based online portal for scheduling, record access, and bill payment.

Valley ENT generates revenue primarily through fee-for-service clinical care: office visit professional fees (CPT 99202–99215), surgical procedure fees, and audiology services including hearing aid dispensing. The practice is in-network with major commercial payors (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare), multiple Medicare Advantage plans, and Arizona's Medicaid program (AHCCCS), and also publishes transparent self-pay/cash pricing for uninsured and self-paying patients. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer — patients access care by booking online, calling, or through physician referral — supplemented by PCP-targeted CME programs and community outreach via the affiliated Valley ENT Foundation that generate downstream referrals and brand reinforcement.

Name

Valley ENT

Legal name

Valley ENT, P.C.

Website

https://azvent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valley ENT is Arizona's largest ear, nose, and throat specialty physician practice, operating 18 locations statewide and providing comprehensive otolaryngology, audiology, allergy, sleep, and facial plastic surgery services to adult and pediatric patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Otolaryngology / ENT Specialty Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General Otolaryngology (ENT) (HLAKAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

ENT / Otolaryngology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAJ), Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated) (HLAKAMAI), Otology & Neurotology (Ear/Hearing/Balance) (HLAKAMAC), Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ENT) (HLAKAMAG), Pediatric Otolaryngology (HLAKAMAB), Sleep & Airway Dental Imaging Centers (HLABAIAG)

Keywords

• ENT medical services
• Otolaryngology practice
• Audiology hearing care
• Allergy immunology treatment
• Facial plastic surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services - Office Visits: Revenue generated from office consultation visits including new patient evaluations and established patient follow-ups. CPT codes 99202-99215 cover various levels of office visits.
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from surgical procedures including sinus surgery, ear surgery, rhinoplasty, tonsillectomy, thyroid surgery, and other ENT procedures. Wide range of procedural CPT codes with corresponding fees listed in self-pay pricing.
3. Audiology Services: Hearing evaluations, hearing aid dispensing, and balance disorder testing services provided by audiologists.
4. Insurance Reimbursement: Participates with multiple insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare Advantage plans, and AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid). Bills insurance on behalf of patients.
5. Self-Pay/Cash Pay: Provides transparent self-pay pricing for uninsured patients or those choosing to self-pay. Detailed CPT code pricing available on website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Valley ENT provides comprehensive ear, nose, and throat specialty medical care to adult and pediatric patients at 18 locations across Arizona. Its core offerings span general otolaryngology, audiology and hearing services (including cochlear implants and hearing aids), allergy and immunology care, sleep apnea surgery (Inspire and Genio hypoglossal nerve stimulation), facial cosmetic surgery, pediatric ENT, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and balloon sinuplasty.

Product overview

Valley ENT is Arizona's largest ear, nose, and throat medical practice providing comprehensive healthcare services rather than a technology product. The practice operates a network of 18+ locations across Arizona, offering general otolaryngology, audiology/hearing services, allergy/immunology treatment, sleep apnea surgery (including Inspire and Genio hypoglossal nerve stimulation), facial cosmetic surgery, pediatric ENT, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, and balloon sinuplasty. The practice includes over 35 board-certified otolaryngologists, 2 allergist/immunologists, 20+ audiologists, and 5 physician assistants. Patient engagement is supported through an eClinicalWorks-based patient portal for scheduling and record access, and Healow Pay for bill payment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Otolaryngology Services Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions including hearing loss, sinusitis, tonsillitis, thyroid disorders, and head and neck cancers for adult and pediatric patients across Arizona.
• Audiology and Hearing Services Hearing evaluations, hearing aid dispensing, cochlear implant services, and balance/vestibular testing provided by licensed audiologists to patients with hearing and balance disorders.
• Allergy and Immunology Services Allergy testing, sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), allergy shots, and treatment for asthma and hives for patients with allergic and immunologic conditions.
• Inspire Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation FDA-approved implantable therapy for obstructive sleep apnea that stimulates the hypoglossal nerve to keep airways open during sleep, offered as an alternative to CPAP. Valley ENT was the first practice in Arizona to have a Physician of Excellence designated by Inspire Medical Systems.
• Genio Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation powered by an external wearable patch for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, FDA-approved in 2023.
• Facial Cosmetic Surgery Cosmetic and reconstructive procedures including rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facelifts, neck lifts, blepharoplasty, BOTOX, fillers, chemical peels, chin/neck liposuction, and otoplasty.
• Pediatric ENT Specialized ENT care for children including treatment of ear infections, hearing loss, tonsillitis, airway problems, and congenital head/neck conditions.
• Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Surgical treatment of thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and parathyroid disorders performed by ENT/head and neck surgeons.
• Balloon Sinuplasty Minimally invasive procedure that opens obstructed sinuses using a balloon catheter, offered as an alternative to traditional endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis patients.
• Self-Pay Pricing Program Published self-pay/cash pricing for common ENT office visits, procedures, and audiology services for uninsured or self-paying Arizona patients, with CPT-level price transparency.
• Patient Portal and Healow Pay Billing eClinicalWorks-based online patient portal for appointment scheduling, medical record access, provider communication, and Healow Pay bill payment for Valley ENT patients.
• EAR Foundation of Arizona Newborn Hearing Program

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Northern Arizona University - Department of Communication Sciences and DisordersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Dr. Michael Skelton provides clinical instruction at NAU as clinical faculty, allowing graduate students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders to gain valuable clinical skills under direct supervision. Partnership active since 2003.
• EAR Foundation of ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. John Macias founded and serves as President of the EAR Foundation of Arizona, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that helped bring universal newborn hearing screening to Arizona, monitors the program for the state, provides hearing aids to children, and performs research on otologic disorders.
• Valley ENT FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValley ENT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting education, research, and healthcare delivery in otolaryngology. The foundation funds CME events for primary care providers, community education meetings, clinical research by Valley ENT specialists, and free head/neck cancer and hearing screenings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Banner Health Otolaryngology: Arizona's largest non-profit health system with employed otolaryngologists across the Valley that compete directly with Valley ENT for adult and pediatric ENT cases in the Phoenix metro.
• US ENT Partners: PE-backed national consolidator of ENT and allergy practices; competes with Valley ENT for acquisition targets and for physician talent in Arizona while aggregating ENT scale at a national level.
• HonorHealth ENT: Scottsdale-headquartered health system with ENT physician services across the North Phoenix/Scottsdale market that compete with Valley ENT's most concentrated geographic footprint.

Others

• Nyxoah: Maker of the Genio bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation system that Valley ENT surgeons now implant; a partner/competitor in the OSA implant category.
• Inspire Medical Systems: Manufacturer of the Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulator implanted by Valley ENT sleep surgeons; a key commercial partner and reimbursement/demand driver for the practice's OSA franchise.

Direct peers

• ENT and Allergy Associates (ENTA): One of the largest multi-specialty ENT and allergy physician practices in the U.S. with 40+ office locations across New York and New Jersey — the closest direct analog to Valley ENT in terms of multi-site otolaryngology, allergy, and audiology offering to adult and pediatric patients.
• Phoenix Children's Hospital Otolaryngology: Specialty pediatric otolaryngology service at Phoenix Children's competing with Valley ENT's pediatric ENT offering for complex children's cases in the Phoenix metro.

Regional players

• Southwest ENT & Sinus Center: Tucson-based ENT specialist group operating in Southern Arizona, directly competing for patients in the same Arizona metro region as Valley ENT's Tucson-area locations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Valley_ENT

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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