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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elwood, Retina Specialist in Munster, IN?
Dr. Kevin Elwood, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Munster, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Elwood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elwood’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elwood’s office at (708) 660-8450.
What languages does Dr. Elwood speak?
Dr. Elwood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Elwood treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Elwood 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. Elwood. 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:
- Retinal Detachment with Single Break
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Retinal Detachment
- Traction Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with One Tear
- Single Break Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
- Detached retina
- Tractional retinal detachment
- Retina separation
- Pulled Retina Detachment
- Fibrovascular Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33012: Retinal detachment with single break, left eye
- H33011: Retinal detachment with single break, right eye
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
- H3342: Traction detachment of retina, left eye
- H3341: Traction detachment of retina, right eye
- H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
- H43392: Other vitreous opacities, left eye
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
Also known as:
- Macular Hole
- Macular Degeneration
- Macular Cyst
- Foveal Hole
- Retinal Hole
- Macular Pseudohole
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
- H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
Also known as:
- Horseshoe Retinal Tear
- Retinal Disorder
- U-shaped Retinal Tear
- Flap Retinal Tear
- Retinal Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33311: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, right eye
Also known as:
- Displaced intraocular lens
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL displacement
- Slipped artificial lens
- Moved implanted lens
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8522XA: Displacement of intraocular lens, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pus infection inside the eye
- Eye Infection
- Severe eye infection
- Bacterial endophthalmitis
- Intraocular infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H44001: Unspecified purulent endophthalmitis, right eye
Which procedures does Dr. Elwood perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kevin Elwood may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Elwood's office.
Does Dr. Elwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Elwood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 660-8450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elwood accept in Munster, IN?
Dr. Elwood in Munster, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Elwood's office located?
Dr. Kevin Elwood's Primary Practice
10110 Donald S Powers Dr Ste 101A
Munster, IN 46321
(708) 660-8450
What is Dr. Elwood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083243802.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elwood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elwood
What is Dr. Kevin Elwood's specialty?
Dr. Elwood is a Retina Specialist near Munster, IN. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Elwood to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kevin Elwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elwood is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Kevin Elwood accepting new patients in Munster, IN?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Elwood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Elwood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elwood's office at (708) 660-8450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Elwood?
Please contact Dr. Elwood's office at (708) 660-8450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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