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Dr. Brian Alder, MD

Las Vegas, NV

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Alder, Ophthalmologist in Las Vegas, NV?

    Dr. Brian Alder, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Alder is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alder’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alder’s office at (702) 731-2088.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Alder?

    Dr. Brian Alder, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist 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. Alder empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Corneal Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Las Vegas/NV community, Dr. Alder is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Alder speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Alder treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Alder 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. Alder. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Dry Eye Disease
    • Chronic Dry Eye
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Corneal Clouding
    • Corneal Haze
    • Corneal Leukoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1789: Other corneal scars and opacities

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Alder perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Alder 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. Alder. 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:

    • 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
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Partial Vitreous Removal (Anterior)
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Eye Adhesion Repair
    • Intraocular Lens Repositioning
    • 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
    • Anterior Vitrectomy
    • Vitreous Gel Removal
    • Eye Gel Surgery
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Symblepharon repair
    • conjunctivoplasty
    • eyelid adhesion surgery
    • ocular adhesion repair
    • IOL repositioning
    • Lens implant adjustment
    • Eye lens surgery

    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
    • 67005: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); partial removal
    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
    • 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
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 68330: Repair of symblepharon; conjunctivoplasty, without graft
    • 66825: Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis, requiring an incision (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:

    • Endothelial Corneal Transplant
    • Penetrating Corneal Transplant
    • Corneal Transplant Surgery
    • Keratoplasty
    • Endothelial keratoplasty
    • Corneal graft
    • Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
    • PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
    • Cornea Replacement Surgery
    • Penetrating Keratoplasty
    • Eye Surface Transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
    • 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)
    • 65755: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (in pseudophakia)

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Epithelium Removal
    • Corneal Abrasion
    • Corneal Curettage
    • Eye Surface Scraping

    CPT Codes:

    • 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Exchange
    • IOL Exchange
    • Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
    • Replacement of Eye Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
    • IOL implant (secondary)
    • Replacement eye lens surgery
    • Artificial lens insertion (secondary)

    CPT Codes:

    • 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal

    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:

    • Eye Surface Injection
    • Subconjunctival Shot
    • Eye Injection
    • Conjunctival Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 68200: Subconjunctival injection

    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:

    • Removal of Large Conjunctival Lesion
    • Conjunctival Excision
    • Eye Lesion Removal
    • Pterygium Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 68115: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; over 1 cm

    Also known as:

    • Cornea Surface Cell Removal with Chelating Agent
    • Corneal debridement with EDTA
    • Removal of corneal surface cells
    • Eye surface treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 65436: Removal of corneal epithelium; with application of chelating agent (eg, EDTA)

    Also known as:

    • Conjunctiva Biopsy
    • Eye Surface Biopsy
    • Conjunctival Tissue Sample
    • Biopsy of the Eye Lining

    CPT Codes:

    • 68100: Biopsy of conjunctiva

    Also known as:

    • Eye Cyst Drainage (Conjunctiva)
    • Conjunctival Cyst Incision
    • Eye Membrane Cyst Drainage
    • Cyst Removal from Eye Surface

    CPT Codes:

    • 68020: Incision of conjunctiva, drainage of cyst

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Epilation
    • Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
    • Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
    • Ocular Surface Repair
    • Cornea Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers

    Does Dr. Alder accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 731-2088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alder accept in Las Vegas, NV?

    Dr. Alder in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UNITE HERE HEALTH

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alder's office located?

    Dr. Brian Alder's Primary Practice

    3575 Pecos McLeod

    Las Vegas, NV 89121

    (702) 731-2088

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    Dr. Brian Alder's Practice 2

    2100 N Rampart Blvd

    Las Vegas, NV 89128

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

    Dr. Alder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437318409.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alder?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Alder's specialty?

    Dr. Alder is a Ophthalmologist near Las Vegas, NV. 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. Alder to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Alder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Alder is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Brian Alder accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Alder is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Alder offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alder's office at (702) 731-2088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Alder?

    Please contact Dr. Alder's office at (702) 731-2088 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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