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Dr. Peter Panton, MD

Elmwood Park, IL

    Who is Dr. Panton, Ophthalmologist in Elmwood Park, IL?

    Dr. Peter Panton, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Elmwood Park, IL. He is board certified. Dr. Panton is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Panton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Panton’s office at (708) 452-7200.

    Where did Dr. Panton go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (Education)

    Is Dr. Panton board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Panton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Panton speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Panton treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Panton 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. Panton. 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:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage

    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:

    • H43391: Other vitreous opacities, right eye
    • H43392: Other vitreous opacities, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Tears
    • Dry Eyes
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
    • Ocular Dryness
    • Chronic Dry Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04121: Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland

    What procedures does Dr. Panton perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Panton 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. Panton. 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
    • Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation
    • Lens Material Removal
    • Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
    • Ultrasonic Cataract Removal

    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
    • 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Adhesions
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Anterior Segment Adhesiolysis
    • Laser Adhesiolysis
    • Eye Adhesion Removal

    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)
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 65860: Severing adhesions of anterior segment, laser technique (separate procedure)

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Multiple Eyelid Chalazion Removal
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery
    • Chalazion Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Eyelid Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
    • 67801: Excision of chalazion; multiple, same lid

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Panton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Panton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 452-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Panton accept in Elmwood Park, IL?

    Dr. Panton in Elmwood Park, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Zing Health

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    Where is Dr. Panton's office located?

    Dr. Peter Panton's Primary Practice

    7740 W North Ave

    Elmwood Park, IL 60707

    (708) 452-7200

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

    Dr. Panton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063401784.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Panton?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Panton's specialty?

    Dr. Panton is a Ophthalmologist near Elmwood Park, IL. 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. Panton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Panton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Panton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Gottlieb Memorial 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 Peter Panton accepting new patients in Elmwood Park, IL?

    No, Dr. Peter Panton is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Panton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Panton's office at (708) 452-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Panton?

    Please contact Dr. Panton's office at (708) 452-7200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Panton have?

    Dr. Peter Panton is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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