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Dr. Jonathan Etter, MD

Columbia, MD

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    Who is Dr. Etter, Ophthalmologist in Columbia, MD?

    Dr. Jonathan Etter, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Etter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Etter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Etter’s office.

    Is Dr. Etter board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jonathan Etter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Etter speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Etter treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Etter 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. Etter. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
    • H25013: Cortical age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Keratitis
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Dry Eye Disease
    • Chronic Dry Eye
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
    • Corneal Inflammation
    • Inflamed Cornea
    • Eye Surface Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
    • H16143: Punctate keratitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye floaters
    • Vitreous opacities
    • Vitreous membranes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Keratoconus
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Cone-shaped Cornea
    • Corneal Thinning Disorder
    • Bulging Cornea
    • Conical cornea
    • KC
    • Corneal thinning disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18623: Keratoconus, unstable, bilateral
    • H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Macular Drusen
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Retinal Drusen
    • Yellow Spots on Retina
    • Age-Related Macular Drusen
    • Drusen in Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Toxic Maculopathy
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Drug-Induced Macular Damage
    • Toxic Retinopathy
    • Macular Toxicity
    • Medication Eye Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35383: Toxic maculopathy, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Etter perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Etter 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. Etter. 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:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs

    CPT Codes:

    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each

    Also known as:

    • Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
    • Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
    • Tear Duct Drug Implant
    • Punctal Implant for Eye Medication

    CPT Codes:

    • 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each

    Also known as:

    • Endothelial Corneal Transplant
    • Keratoplasty
    • Endothelial keratoplasty
    • Corneal graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial

    Also known as:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy

    Does Dr. Etter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Etter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Etter accept in Columbia, MD?

    Dr. Etter in Columbia, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Etter's office located?

    Dr. Jonathan Etter's Primary Practice

    11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 105

    Columbia, MD 21044

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    Dr. Jonathan Etter's Practice 2

    2400 Longstone Ln Ste 206

    Marriottsville, MD 21104

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    Dr. Jonathan Etter's Practice 3

    1001 Pine Heights Ave Ste 101

    Baltimore, MD 21229

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

    Dr. Etter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508033432.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Etter?

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

    What is Dr. Jonathan Etter's specialty?

    Dr. Etter is a Ophthalmologist near Columbia, MD. 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. Etter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jonathan Etter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Etter is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Jonathan Etter accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Jonathan Etter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jonathan Etter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Etter's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jonathan Etter?

    Please contact Dr. Etter's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jonathan Etter have?

    Dr. Jonathan Etter is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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