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BANNER ENTICARE TEMPE SURGERY CENTER LLC DBA BANNER TEMPE SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in TEMPE, AZ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews.

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BANNER ENTICARE TEMPE SURGERY CENTER LLC DBA BANNER TEMPE SURGERY CENTER

tempe, AZMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1940 EAST SOUTHERN AVENUE

TEMPE, AZ

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(480) 867-1649

Service Area

This provider serves patients in TEMPE and surrounding areas in AZ.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Otolaryngology (ENT Surgery)6
Tonsillectomy / AdenoidectomyThe tonsils and sometimes the adenoids are removed for repeated infections or sleep-disordered breathing. Recovery is notably harder for adults than children, with significant throat pain for a week or more and a real emphasis on staying hydrated.Ear Tube PlacementTiny tubes are placed through the eardrum to drain fluid and ventilate the middle ear, most often for children with recurrent ear infections. The procedure takes about 10 minutes and the tubes usually fall out on their own within a year.Sinus Surgery (FESS)A camera and instruments passed through the nostrils open blocked sinus drainage pathways, with no external incisions. Considered for chronic sinusitis that has not improved with medication. Congestion often worsens briefly before it improves.SeptoplastyThe wall of cartilage and bone between the nostrils is straightened to improve airflow through a blocked side. It addresses breathing rather than external appearance, though it is sometimes combined with cosmetic reshaping.Turbinate ReductionSwollen tissue inside the nose is shrunk to improve airflow, frequently at the same time as septoplasty. Often the difference between a nose that is structurally straight and one that actually feels open.LaryngoscopyA scope examines the voice box and vocal cords, used for persistent hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or throat pain that has not resolved. Small lesions can sometimes be biopsied or removed during the same procedure.
Interventional Pain Management6
Epidural Steroid InjectionsSteroid medication is injected near irritated spinal nerve roots to calm inflammation causing sciatica or arm pain. Often used to make physical therapy tolerable rather than as a standalone cure. There are limits on how frequently they can be repeated.Nerve Block InjectionsAnesthetic, sometimes with steroid, is injected around a specific nerve to interrupt pain signals. Used both to treat pain and to identify its source, since relief from a precisely placed block points to the nerve responsible.Radiofrequency AblationHeat generated by radio waves disables the small nerves carrying pain signals from an arthritic spinal joint. Relief commonly lasts six months to two years. Because the nerves regenerate over time, the procedure can be repeated.Spinal Cord StimulationA device delivers mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord to interrupt chronic pain signals before they reach the brain. A temporary trial period is done first, so you can judge the benefit before committing to a permanent implant.Joint InjectionsSteroid or lubricating medication is injected directly into an arthritic or inflamed joint. Image guidance is often used to confirm placement. Relief typically lasts weeks to months and can make physical therapy more productive.Trigger Point InjectionsA local anesthetic is injected into a taut, tender knot of muscle to break the spasm-and-pain cycle. The appointment takes minutes and you can usually return to normal activity the same day.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

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Patient Experience Data Not Available

This facility does not have published OAS CAHPS survey data. Facilities with fewer than 100 completed surveys are not required to report.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.12%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

Tonsillectomy and Ear Tubes: A Parent Guide
What to expect if your child is having either.
What to Expect: Epidural Steroid Injection
What it treats and how long relief lasts.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
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Google Reviews

4.6
10 reviews
Mark Mesa

Mark Mesa

Great little outpatient surgery center. The staff is very efficient and friendly which makes the experience almost fun. Geena was great at walking me through the pre-op procedures and very knowledgeable with reflective listening. ♌️

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Lorie Green

Lorie Green

I applaud the great care and awesome staff at the Banner Surgery Center in Tempe. The care and empathy they provide is unmatched. My experience was so special from my nurses to the very caring surgical team. Thankyou for being the best!

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Dee Mee

Dee Mee

Illegal billing practice from billing manager for banner surgery tempe facility In Phoenix said if they don't collect deductible estimate where insurance has not even processed facility claim then can't get surgery. Found in-network surgery center is generally not allowed to decline a patient for not paying their deductible and coinsurance upfront, as network contracts with insurance companies typically prohibit them from denying care for this reason. They can still request these payments, but if you decline, they are usually obligated to proceed with the service and bill your insurance instead. For emergency services and some other care at an in-network facility, Arizona and federal laws provide strong protections against surprise billing and upfront denials based on cost.

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RC Miller

RC Miller

Best surgery center I have been to and trust me, I have been in many. The staff is professional, friendly, personable and accommodating. Class act! Thank you all so much! ❤️

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Sarah Lawson

Sarah Lawson

This was my first surgery, so I had no idea what to expect but everyone here starting at the front desk was so friendly, so informative about the whole process and made me feel incredibly comfortable. Dr. Woods is an absolute rockstar of a surgeon, my pre-op nurse thoroughly answered all my questions while getting me set up and was just a genuine person. I also really just want to thank the anesthesiologist during my surgery...I had no idea how scared I was until I was in the surgery room and everyone was getting me set up. Her looking me in the eyes and letting me know that she would be there with me the whole time just brought me the greatest sense of peace.

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Contact

Phone

(480) 867-1649

Website

www.bannerhealth.com/locations/tempe/banner-surgery-center-southern?y_source=1_MTU1NDczNjMtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

Years in Operation

7 years

Est. 2019

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

Joint Commission

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

OtolaryngologyInterventional Pain Medicine
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?