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Who is Dr. Hobson, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Carmel, IN?
Dr. Scott Hobson, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Carmel, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hobson completed his residency at Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Clarian Methodist Hosp Of Indi, Flexible Or Transitional Year. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hobson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hobson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hobson’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hobson?
Dr. Scott Hobson, 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. Hobson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic Surgery-Eyes, Eye Tumors/Cancer, Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Carmel/IN community, Dr. Hobson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hobson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Univ Michigan/WK Kellogg Eye Ctr, Plastics/Reconstructive
Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Clarian Methodist Hosp Of Indi, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Eye & Ear Hospital of Pittsburgh | University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals | University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In
Is Dr. Hobson board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Scott Hobson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Hobson speak?
Dr. Hobson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hobson treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Hobson 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. Hobson. 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:
- Eyelid Disorder
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Problems
- Eyelid Conditions
- Blepharitis
- Stye
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H0289: Other specified disorders of eyelid
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- 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:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Acquired Blocked Tear Duct
- Tears
- Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Stenosis
- Adult Tear Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Tear Duct in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04553: Acquired stenosis of bilateral nasolacrimal duct
What procedures does Dr. Hobson perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Hobson 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. Hobson. 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Anesthesia
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Chalazion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 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
- 67966: 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; over one-fourth of lid margin
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
- Blocked tear duct procedure
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
- 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia
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:
- Eyelid Reconstruction with Flap
- Eyelid Reconstruction (Second Stage)
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Tarsoconjunctival Flap
- Eyelid Surgery
- Full thickness eyelid repair
- Tarsoconjunctival flap
- Eyelid surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67971: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; up to two-thirds of eyelid, 1 stage or first stage
- 67975: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; second stage
Also known as:
- Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
- Electrosurgery for Eyelashes
CPT Codes:
- 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plastic Repair
- Canaliculi repair
- Lacrimal canaliculus reconstruction
- Tear duct surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68700: Plastic repair of canaliculi
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
- Orbitotomy without bone removal
- Orbital exploration
- Eye socket biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
- 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
Also known as:
- Eye Removal with Implant
- Ocular Enucleation
- Artificial Eye Implant
- Eye Prosthesis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65105: Enucleation of eye; with implant, muscles attached to implant
Also known as:
- Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
- Conjunctival Grafting
- Eye Surface Reconstruction
- Extensive Conjunctivoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement
Also known as:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 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
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
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:
- Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial mole removal
- Eyelid lesion excision
- Lip lesion removal
- Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
- 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Facial Wound Repair
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
CPT Codes:
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Intranasal ethmoidectomy
- Ethmoid sinus surgery
- Frontal ethmoidectomy
- Nasal sinus surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31200: Ethmoidectomy; intranasal, anterior
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. Hobson accept my insurance?
Dr. Hobson 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. Hobson accept in Carmel, IN?
Dr. Hobson 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
State of Indiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hobson's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
Awards
Dr. Hobson was named to Indianapolis Monthly magazine's 2013 Top Docto
What is Dr. Hobson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hobson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053319830.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hobson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hobson
What is Dr. Scott Hobson's specialty?
Dr. Hobson 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. Hobson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Hobson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hobson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: IU Health University 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 Scott Hobson accepting new patients in Carmel, IN?
Yes, Dr. Scott Hobson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Hobson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hobson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Hobson?
Please contact Dr. Hobson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Hobson have?
Dr. Scott Hobson is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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