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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baxter, Retina Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Cary Baxter, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Baxter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baxter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baxter’s office at (205) 933-2625.
What languages does Dr. Baxter speak?
Dr. Baxter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Baxter treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Baxter 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. Baxter. 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
- Macular Hole
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Retinal Hole
- Foveal Hole
- Macular Cyst
- Macular Pseudohole
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment with Single Break
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33011: Retinal detachment with single break, right eye
- H33012: Retinal detachment with single break, left eye
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
- H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye
- H3342: Traction detachment of retina, left eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Vision Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Eye and Ear Check-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
Also known as:
- Other Intraocular Lens Mechanical Problem
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- Artificial lens mechanical issue
- IOL complication
- Implanted lens problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8529XA: Other mechanical complication of intraocular lens, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Baxter perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Cary Baxter 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. Baxter's office.
Does Dr. Baxter accept my insurance?
Dr. Baxter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 933-2625 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baxter accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Baxter in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Baxter's office located?
Dr. Cary Baxter's Primary Practice
1720 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 933-2625
What is Dr. Baxter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baxter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366900581.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baxter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baxter
What is Dr. Cary Baxter's specialty?
Dr. Baxter is a Retina Specialist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Baxter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cary Baxter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baxter is affiliated with Uab 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Cary Baxter accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Cary Baxter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cary Baxter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baxter's office at (205) 933-2625 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cary Baxter?
Please contact Dr. Baxter's office at (205) 933-2625 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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