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Dr. George Peters, MD
Panama City, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peters, Ophthalmologist in Panama City, FL?
Dr. George Peters, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Panama City, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Peters is fluent in English, Spanish, and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peters’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peters’s office at (207) 945-6200.
What languages does Dr. Peters speak?
Dr. Peters and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Yiddish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Peters typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Peters 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. Peters. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Retinal Disorder
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Peters typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Peters 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. Peters. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Peters accept my insurance?
Dr. Peters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 945-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peters accept in Panama City, FL?
Dr. Peters in Panama City, FL 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
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Peters' office located?
Dr. George Peters' Primary Practice
2500 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(207) 945-6200
What is Dr. Peters's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336151604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peters?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peters
What is Dr. George Peters's specialty?
Dr. Peters is a Ophthalmologist near Panama City, FL.
What does an Ophthalmologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. George Peters affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Peters is affiliated with Baptist Hospital - Pensacola, Gulf Breeze Hospital, St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, Me which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 George Peters accepting new patients in Panama City, FL?
Yes, Dr. George Peters is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Peters offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Peters's office at (207) 945-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Peters?
Please contact Dr. Peters's office at (207) 945-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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