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Dr. Benjamin W. Cilento, MD

Ear, nose and throat doctor in Houston, TX

  • Texas Sinus Specialists, PLLC2940 FM 2920 Rd Ste 100Spring, TX 77388(346) 515-5286Listed on Healthgrades, Medicare and the NPI registry

NPI 1376525527 · NPI registry · Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University · graduated 1998

Patient experience

What reviews mention

  • Communication93% positive among mentions (57 mentions)
  • Staff and front office97% positive among mentions (59 mentions)
  • Explained treatment98% positive among mentions (44 mentions)

MedBridge analysis of 164 reviews on Healthgrades · checked Nov 2026. We count what reviewers say about each topic and never copy their words.

Accepting new patients, according to Healthgrades (checked Nov 2026). Call the office to confirm.

Board certification

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Source: Listed on Healthgrades · checked Nov 2026

Procedure experience

  • Allergy skin testing: 2,326 times for Medicare patientsMore than 80% of Houston ENTs who do this
  • Nasal endoscopy (camera exam of the nose): 94 times for Medicare patientsMore than 50% of Houston ENTs who do this
  • Turbinate reduction: 41 times for Medicare patientsMore than 90% of Houston ENTs who do this
  • Balloon sinus dilation: 40 times for Medicare patientsMore than 50% of Houston ENTs who do this
  • Septoplasty (straightening the nasal wall): 39 times for Medicare patientsMore than 80% of Houston ENTs who do this
  • Hearing test: 30 times for Medicare patients
  • Ear wax removal: 27 times for Medicare patients
  • Voice box exam (camera exam of the throat): 15 times for Medicare patients

Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Medicare patients only; CMS hides counts under 11 · checked Nov 2026

Hospitals

  • Memorial Hermann Hospital System · 3 of 5 CMS stars
  • Townsen Memorial Hospital · Not rated by CMS

Source: CMS Facility Affiliation and Hospital General Information · checked Nov 2026

Texas medical license

License N5629 · Active · expires Aug 2027

Disciplinary status: None

Source: Texas Medical Board · checked Nov 2026

Payments from drug and device companies (2025)

$5,613 across 121 payments

  • Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.: $4,332
  • Genzyme Corporation: $272
  • GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.: $241

Many of these payments are small, such as meals. A payment does not mean wrongdoing.

Source: CMS Open Payments, 2025 · checked Nov 2026

Insurance

Plans in the insurers’ own directories

Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP and Marketplace plans from public directories run by the insurers. Employer plans are not listed here yet.

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan · 1 plan

Marketplace (ACA)

  • Ambetter Marketplace plansNetwork: Exchange TXLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan last updated these listings Sep 26, 2026.

Source: Ambetter provider directory (Centene) · checked Nov 2026

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas · 19 plans

Marketplace (ACA)

  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO 204Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO 301Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO 206Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO 603Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze 303Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze 305Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold 203Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold 803Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver 202Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver 605Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Security HMO 200Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO 205Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO 801Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas last updated these listings Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Marketplace provider file · checked Nov 2026

Community Health Choice · 16 plans

Marketplace (ACA)

  • Community Premier Bronze 003 HSALast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Premier Bronze 018 HSALast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Premier Gold 001 Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Premier Gold 005Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Premier Gold 021Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Premier Silver 012Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Premier Silver 012 Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Premier Silver 020Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Premier Silver 020 Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Select Bronze 016 HSALast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Select Gold 022Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Select Gold 022 Fort BendLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Select Silver 019Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Select Silver 019 Fort BendLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Select Silver 019 Fort Bend Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Community Select Silver 019 Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Community Health Choice last updated these listings Sep 1, 2026.

Source: Community Health Choice Marketplace provider file · checked Nov 2026

Humana · 21 plans

Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358 (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H7617-035 (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H4461Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana Gold Plus H0028-042 (HMO)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H0028Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana Gold Plus H0028-072 (HMO)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H0028Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana Gold Plus H4461-057 (HMO)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H4461Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H0028-032 (HMO D-SNP)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H0028Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-071 (HMO D-SNP)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H4461Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-072 (HMO D-SNP)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H4461Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana Total Complete H4461-049 (HMO)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H4461Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Humana Value Choice H7617-057 (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • HumanaChoice H0473-005 (PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • HumanaChoice H5216-042 (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • HumanaChoice H7617-059 (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • HumanaChoice R4182-001 (Regional PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • HumanaChoice R4182-003 (Regional PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • HumanaChoice R4182-004 (Regional PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Humana last updated these listings Oct 27, 2026.

Source: Humana provider directory · checked Oct 2026

Oscar Health · 23 plans

Marketplace (ACA)

  • Bronze Classic 4700Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Bronze Classic StandardLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver PlusLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD BenefitsLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKMLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Bronze Simple DiabetesLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Gold Classic Guided CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Gold Classic StandardLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Gold Classic Standard Guided CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Gold Elite Saver PlusLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Gold SimpleLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Gold Simple Diabetes Guided CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Gold Simple Guided CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Silver ClassicLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Silver Classic StandardLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Silver Classic Standard Guided CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits Guided CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM Guided CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Silver Simple Diabetes Guided CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Silver Simple Guided CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Silver Simple PCP SaverLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Silver Simple PCP Saver Guided CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits Guided CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Oscar Health last updated these listings Oct 8, 2026.

Source: Oscar Health Marketplace provider file · checked Nov 2026

UnitedHealthcare · 16 plans

Medicare Advantage

  • AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0006 (PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0009 (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-001P (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-4P (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-31 (PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05 (PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • UHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • UHC Complete Care TX-29 (Regional PPO C-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • UHC Complete Care TX-2P (HMO-POS C-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • UHC Dual Complete TX-D01P (HMO-POS D-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • UHC Dual Complete TX-S001 (Regional PPO D-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • UHC Dual Complete TX-V01P (HMO-POS D-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • UHC Medicare Advantage TX-0030 (Regional PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • UHC Nursing Home Plan TX-F001 (PPO I-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Source: UnitedHealthcare provider directory · checked Oct 2026

Wellcare · 2 plans

Medicare Advantage

  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage plansNetwork: MAPD TX, Medicare TXLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
  • Wellcare special needs plans (SNP)Network: TX SNP, TX SNP Non - AIPLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Wellcare last updated these listings Sep 27, 2026.

Source: Wellcare provider directory (Centene) · checked Nov 2026

Insurance companies listed on Healthgrades

Listed on Healthgrades, confirm with the office.

  • AetnaAetna HMO, Choice Plus POS II
  • AnthemNational (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasBlue Advantage HMO, Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Card PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Choice
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue ShieldHealthyBlue 2.0, HealthyBlue Advantage
  • CignaLocalPlus, Cigna HMO, Cigna PPO, Great West Healthcare-Cigna, Open Access Plus
  • Coventry Health CareCoventry Health America
  • CurativeCurative PPO Plus, Curative PPO, Curative EPO
  • First HealthFirst Health (Coventry Health Care), First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthSmart - Interplan Health GroupInterplan Health Group, DirectCare America
  • HumanaChoice Care PPO, Preferred PPO
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlanMultiPlan PPO, PHCS Network PPO
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Texas True Choice
  • Three Rivers Provider NetworkThree Rivers Provider Network PPO
  • UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare, PacifiCare

Source: Listed on Healthgrades, confirm with the office · checked Nov 2026

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