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Dr. Alvaro Mejia Vergara, MD

Gainesville, FL

    Who is Dr. Mejia Vergara, Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Alvaro Mejia Vergara, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mejia Vergara is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mejia Vergara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mejia Vergara’s office at (352) 265-7080.

    What languages does Dr. Mejia Vergara speak?

    Dr. Mejia Vergara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mejia Vergara treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mejia Vergara diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Mejia Vergara. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Trochlear Nerve Palsy
    • Abducens Nerve Palsy
    • Other Binocular Eye Movement Disorder
    • Nystagmus
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Fourth nerve palsy
    • Fourth cranial nerve paralysis
    • Superior oblique palsy
    • Sixth nerve palsy
    • Sixth cranial nerve paralysis
    • Lateral rectus palsy
    • Sixth Cranial Nerve Palsy
    • Abducens Nerve Paralysis
    • CN VI Palsy
    • Disorder of eye coordination
    • Eye alignment problem
    • Binocular vision dysfunction
    • Involuntary eye movements
    • Dancing eyes
    • Oscillating eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4911: Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, right eye
    • H4921: Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy, right eye
    • H4922: Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy, left eye
    • H518: Other specified disorders of binocular movement
    • H5509: Other forms of nystagmus

    Also known as:

    • Mechanical Strabismus
    • Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
    • Esotropia
    • Vertical Eye Misalignment
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Eye Muscle Restriction
    • Restricted Eye Movement
    • Mechanical Squint
    • Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
    • Temporary Wall Eye
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Convergent Strabismus
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Vertical strabismus
    • One eye higher than the other
    • Hypertropia
    • Hypotropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5060: Mechanical strabismus, unspecified
    • H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
    • H5000: Unspecified esotropia
    • H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Optic Nerve Inflammation
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Optic Atrophy
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Optic Neuritis
    • Swollen Optic Nerve
    • Inflamed Optic Nerve
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve
    • Optic neuropathy
    • Wasting of the optic nerve
    • Damaged optic nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema
    • H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy

    Also known as:

    • Double Vision
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H532: Diplopia

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Eye Disorder
    • Various Eye Conditions
    • Miscellaneous Eye Problems
    • Uncommon Eye Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Mejia Vergara perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mejia Vergara performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Mejia Vergara. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
    • Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus (Superior Oblique)
    • Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Strabismus Correction Surgery
    • Crossed Eyes Surgery
    • Wall Eyes Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Surgery
    • Superior Oblique Muscle Surgery
    • Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
    • Strabismus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
    • 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
    • 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
    • 67318: Strabismus surgery, any procedure, superior oblique muscle
    • 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Adjustable Suture Placement for Eye Muscle Surgery
    • Strabismus Surgery with Adjustable Sutures
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Squint Correction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67335: Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of suture(s) (List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)

    Does Dr. Mejia Vergara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mejia Vergara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-7080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mejia Vergara accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Mejia Vergara in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mejia Vergara's office located?

    Dr. Alvaro Mejia Vergara's Primary Practice

    1600 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32610

    (352) 265-7080

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    Dr. Alvaro Mejia Vergara's Practice 2

    6201 W Newberry Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32605

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    Dr. Alvaro Mejia Vergara's Practice 3

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

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    What is Dr. Mejia Vergara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mejia Vergara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003511437.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mejia Vergara?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mejia Vergara

    What is Dr. Alvaro Mejia Vergara's specialty?

    Dr. Mejia Vergara is a Ophthalmologist near Gainesville, FL. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Mejia Vergara to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alvaro Mejia Vergara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Mejia Vergara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands Hospital, Tampa General Hospital Crystal River. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Alvaro Mejia Vergara accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    No, Dr. Alvaro Mejia Vergara is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alvaro Mejia Vergara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mejia Vergara's office at (352) 265-7080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Mejia Vergara?

    Please contact Dr. Mejia Vergara's office at (352) 265-7080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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