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Who is Dr. Akduman, Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO?
Dr. Levent Akduman, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akduman graduated from Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A. Dr. Akduman is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akduman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akduman’s office at (314) 878-2222.
Where did Dr. Akduman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
Medical School: Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi | HACETEPPE UNIVERSITY
What languages does Dr. Akduman speak?
Dr. Akduman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does Dr. Akduman treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Akduman 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. Akduman. 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:
- 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)
- Nonexudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353212: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353222: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353232: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
- H353122: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
Also known as:
- Other Retinal Disorder
- Macular Pucker
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- Various Retinal Conditions
- Uncommon Retinal Diseases
- Miscellaneous Retinal Problems
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3589: Other specified retinal disorders
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
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:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, 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
What procedures does Dr. Akduman perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Akduman 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. Akduman. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Eye Adhesion Release (Posterior Synechiae)
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Synechiolysis
- Posterior Synechiae Lysis
- Iris Adhesion Release
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)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 65875: Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye, incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid) (separate procedure); posterior synechiae
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Lens Material Removal from Eye (Pars Plana Approach)
- Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
- Membranous cataract removal
- Posterior lens capsule opacification surgery
- Iridocapsulotomy
- Iridocapsulectomy
- Pars Plana Lensectomy
- Vitrectomy with Lens Removal
- Eye Lens Material Extraction
- Lens Material Removal
- Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
- Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
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
- 66830: Removal of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid) with corneo-scleral section, with or without iridectomy (iridocapsulotomy, iridocapsulectomy)
- 66852: Removal of lens material; pars plana approach, with or without vitrectomy
- 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Also known as:
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Laser Treatment for Choroid Lesion
- Choroidal Photocoagulation
- Eye Laser Therapy
- Choroidal Neovascularization Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67220: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photocoagulation (eg, laser), 1 or more sessions
Does Dr. Akduman accept my insurance?
Dr. Akduman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 878-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akduman accept in Springfield, MO?
Dr. Akduman in Springfield, MO 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Illinois
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akduman's office located?
Dr. Levent Akduman's Primary Practice
960 E Walnut Lawn St Ste 201
Springfield, MO 65807
(314) 878-2222
What is Dr. Akduman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akduman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245344605.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akduman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akduman
What is Dr. Levent Akduman's specialty?
Dr. Akduman is a Ophthalmologist near Springfield, MO. 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. Akduman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Levent Akduman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akduman is affiliated with Anderson Hospital, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Mercy Hospital South, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis, Christian Hospital 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 Levent Akduman accepting new patients in Springfield, MO?
Yes, Dr. Levent Akduman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Levent Akduman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akduman's office at (314) 878-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Levent Akduman?
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