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Who is Dr. Burgett, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Carmel, IN?
Dr. Richard Burgett, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Carmel, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Burgett graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wm N Wishard Mem Hosp, Ophthalmology; Clarian Methodist Hosp Of Indi, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Burgett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burgett’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burgett’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Burgett?
Dr. Richard Burgett, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Burgett empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Eyelid Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty, Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Orbital Tumors/Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Carmel/IN community, Dr. Burgett is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Burgett go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wm N Wishard Mem Hosp, Ophthalmology; Clarian Methodist Hosp Of Indi, Flexible Or Transitional Year | William Beaumont Hospital Program
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Burgett board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Richard Burgett, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Burgett speak?
Dr. Burgett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Burgett treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Burgett 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. Burgett. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02412: Mechanical ptosis of left eyelid
- H02411: Mechanical ptosis of right eyelid
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
- Eyelid Disorder
- Bilateral Brow Ptosis
- Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
- Eyebrow Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Burgett perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Burgett 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. Burgett. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67961: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to one-fourth of lid margin
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
Also known as:
- Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Eye Removal with Implant
- Eye Content Removal with Implant
- Eye Socket Fracture Surgery
- Blowout Fracture Repair
- Orbital Reconstruction
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
- Ocular Enucleation
- Artificial Eye Implant
- Eye Prosthesis Surgery
- Ocular evisceration with implant
- Eye removal (partial) with prosthetic
- Evisceration of eye
CPT Codes:
- 21390: Open treatment of orbital floor blowout fracture; periorbital approach, with alloplastic or other implant
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
- 65105: Enucleation of eye; with implant, muscles attached to implant
- 65093: Evisceration of ocular contents; with implant
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Burgett accept my insurance?
Dr. Burgett 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. Burgett accept in Carmel, IN?
Dr. Burgett in Carmel, IN 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
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Burgett's office located?
What is Dr. Burgett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burgett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336147230.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burgett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burgett
What is Dr. Richard Burgett's specialty?
Dr. Burgett is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Carmel, IN. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Burgett to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Burgett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Burgett is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: IU Health University Hospital, Community Hospital North. 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 Richard Burgett accepting new patients in Carmel, IN?
Yes, Dr. Richard Burgett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Burgett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burgett's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Burgett?
Please contact Dr. Burgett's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Burgett have?
Dr. Richard Burgett is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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