Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vanmeter, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Lexington, KY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vanmeter?
Dr. Woodford Vanmeter, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cornea and External Diseases Specialist 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. Vanmeter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Corneal Disease & Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lexington, KY community, Dr. Vanmeter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Vanmeter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Vanmeter board certified as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Woodford Vanmeter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Vanmeter speak?
Dr. Vanmeter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Vanmeter typically treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, conditions treated by Dr. Woodford Vanmeter may include:
Please contact Dr. Vanmeter's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Vanmeter typically perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Vanmeter 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. Vanmeter. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Vanmeter accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Vanmeter's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Vanmeter's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vanmeter affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vanmeter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vanmeter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vanmeter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225148117.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vanmeter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vanmeter