This clinic will operate on a delay due to winter weather and will not open until 10:00 am on January 21, 2022.
Face masks are required at this location.
If you have or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19, take these precautions before you seek care. If you have an appointment, learn about the safety measures in place at all Duke Health locations.
North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat - North Durham
In 2019, North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat (NCEENT) – a practice with 100+ years of history in providing ophthalmology and otolaryngology care, conducting medical research, and training new doctors – joined Duke Health.
Clinic Hours
| 7:45 am - 5:00 pm | 7:45 am - 5:00 pm | 7:45 am - 5:00 pm | 7:45 am - 5:00 pm | 7:45 am - 5:00 pm | Closed | Closed |
Durham, NC 27704-2122
Clinic Hours
| 7:45 am - 5:00 pm | 7:45 am - 5:00 pm | 7:45 am - 5:00 pm | 7:45 am - 5:00 pm | 7:45 am - 5:00 pm | Closed | Closed |
Services
North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat (NCEENT) is an ophthalmology and otolaryngology specialty practice with five convenient Triangle locations.
We offer a variety of services in each department.
Ophthalmology
- Comprehensive eye exams for children
- LASIK surgery performed in our North Durham office
- Cataract care and surgery
- Retinal care
- Treatment for glaucoma, dry eye/MGD, and corneal disease
- Oculoplastics, anti-wrinkle treatment, and cosmetic fillers
- Optical center
- Eyewear
- Tomato glasses
- Contact lenses
Otolaryngology
- Allergy testing and treatment
- Balance disorders
- Sinus surgery
- Snoring and sleep disorders treatment
- Thyroid and parathyroid treatment and surgery
- Audiology, hearing aids and testing
- Speech-language pathology featuring PROMPT therapy
Equipment
Our offices feature the latest equipment, allowing us to provide testing and treatment on-site.
Our Providers
Accepted Insurance
Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below. Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.
- Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice POS
- Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
- Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
- Aetna Select HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice
- Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
- Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
- Aetna/CVS Health
- Ambetter of North Carolina
- Blue Advantage
- Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
- Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
- Blue Select
- NC State Employees Health Plan
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
- Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
- Cigna Choice Plus
- Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access Plus
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*Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.
- Duke Basic
- Duke Select
- Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
- Halifax Physician-Hospital Organization plans*
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*This plan is only accepted at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and Duke HomeCare & Hospice.
- Humana Choice (PPO)
- Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
- Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
- First Medicare Direct
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part B
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
- Carolina Complete Health
- Healthy Blue
- NC Medicaid Direct
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- WellCare of North Carolina
- FAMIS*
- Optima Family Care (Medicaid HMO in VA)*
- Optima Individual & Family (On & Off Exchange Plans)
- Optima Plus (PPO)
- Optima Vantage (HMO)
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*Duke Primary Care, Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital are not participating with this plan.
- TRICARE Prime
- TRICARE Prime Remote
- TRICARE Select
- AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
- AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
- AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
- All Savers Alternate Funding
- All Savers Fully Insured
- United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)
- United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
- United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
- United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
- United Healthcare of the River Valley
- United Healthcare Option PPO
- United Healthcare Options PPO with Harvard Pilgrim
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
- United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.
About Us
North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat (NCEENT) - North Durham is located in Durham on Highway
Preparing For Your Visit
Accessibility Services
We provide equal access for all people and offer a range of free accessibility services to patients and visitors who need them.
Interpreter Services
Free interpreter services can be provided for patients who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.
Address
Parking
Free, convenient parking.
Public Transportation
Plan your trip to North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat - North Durham through GoDurham bus routes 4, 9, 9A, and 9B. The closest bus stops are Roxboro St at Pacific Ave and Pacific Ave at Roxboro Rd. If you have trouble accessing these routes, visit GoDurham Access to check if you meet the ADA eligibility for Durham County’s accessible transit program.