28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kavanagh, Ophthalmologist in Seguin, TX?
Dr. Joseph Kavanagh, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Seguin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kavanagh graduated from University Of Nottingham, Faculty Of Medicine & Health Sciences and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Ophthalmology; Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kavanagh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kavanagh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kavanagh’s office at (210) 627-7327.
Where did Dr. Kavanagh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Ophthalmology; Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Internal Medicine | University Tx Health Science Ctr/U Hospital | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: The Univ of Nottingham Med Sch, Nottingham, Uk | University Of Nottingham, Faculty Of Medicine & Health Sciences | University Of Nottingham, Faculty Of Medicine & Health Sciences
Is Dr. Kavanagh board certified in Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Kavanagh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Kavanagh speak?
Dr. Kavanagh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kavanagh treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kavanagh 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. Kavanagh. 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
- Secondary Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Drusen
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
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:
- 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
- H04122: Dry eye syndrome of left lacrimal gland
Also known as:
- Keratitis
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Inflammation
- Inflamed Cornea
- Eye Surface Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16143: Punctate keratitis, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Kavanagh perform?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kavanagh 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. Kavanagh. 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
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
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
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Tear Duct Opening Closure
- Eye Drainage Device Insertion
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Punctal Occlusion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Treatment (Punctal)
- Aqueous drainage device placement
- Glaucoma drainage implant
- Subconjunctival drainage device
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)
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 68760: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by thermocauterization, ligation, or laser surgery
- 0449T: Insertion of aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, into the subconjunctival space; initial device
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant (Internal)
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
- Aqueous Shunt Placement
- Glaucoma Implant Surgery
- Eye Pressure Drainage Device
- Trabecular meshwork stent
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Internal glaucoma drain
- Aqueous humor drainage device
CPT Codes:
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
- 65820: Goniotomy
- 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach
- 0671T: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device into the trabecular meshwork, without external reservoir, and without concomitant cataract removal, one or more
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)
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:
- Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
- Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
- Tear Duct Drug Implant
- Punctal Implant for Eye Medication
CPT Codes:
- 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
Also known as:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
Does Dr. Kavanagh accept my insurance?
Dr. Kavanagh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 627-7327 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kavanagh accept in Seguin, TX?
Dr. Kavanagh in Seguin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kavanagh's office located?
Dr. Joseph Kavanagh's Primary Practice
128 S Moss St Ste 300
Seguin, TX 78155
(210) 627-7327
What is Dr. Kavanagh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kavanagh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992718373.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kavanagh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kavanagh
What is Dr. Joseph Kavanagh's specialty?
Dr. Kavanagh is a Ophthalmologist near Seguin, TX. 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. Kavanagh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Kavanagh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kavanagh is affiliated with Resolute Baptist Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Joseph Kavanagh accepting new patients in Seguin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Kavanagh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Kavanagh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kavanagh's office at (210) 627-7327 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Kavanagh?
Please contact Dr. Kavanagh's office at (210) 627-7327 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Kavanagh have?
Dr. Joseph Kavanagh is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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