Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blieden, Ophthalmologist in Houston, TX?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Blieden?
Dr. Lauren Blieden, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Blieden empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Glaucoma-Pediatric, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston, TX community, Dr. Blieden is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Blieden go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Blieden board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Blieden, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Blieden speak?
Dr. Blieden and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Blieden typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Blieden 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. Blieden. 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.
Also known as:
- Glaucoma at Birth
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Glaucoma-Related Optic Nerve Damage
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Early-onset glaucoma
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Infant Glaucoma
- Primary Congenital Glaucoma
- Early-Onset Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Optic Nerve Damage
- Eye Pressure Disorder
- Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- Optic nerve damage from glaucoma
- Glaucoma optic atrophy
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q150: Congenital glaucoma
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H4089: Other specified glaucoma
- H47239: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, unspecified eye
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Optic Disc Disorder
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic nerve head anomaly
- Optic disc problem
- Disorder of the optic nerve head
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47393: Other disorders of optic disc, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Phakomatoses
- Rare neurocutaneous syndromes
- Uncommon genetic skin disorders
- Inherited tumor syndromes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8589: Other phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Blieden typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Blieden 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. Blieden. 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.
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
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:
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
CPT Codes:
- 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
Does Dr. Blieden accept my insurance?
Dr. Blieden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 798-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blieden accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Blieden in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blieden's office located?
Dr. Lauren Blieden's Primary Practice
7200 Cambridge St Ste 1
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 798-6100
What hospitals are Dr. Blieden affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Blieden has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Blieden's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blieden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023271582.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blieden?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blieden