Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Klapper, Ophthalmologist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Stephen Klapper, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Klapper graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Methodist Hosp, Ophthalmology; Clarian Methodist Hosp Of Indi, Flexible Or Transitional Year. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Klapper is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Klapper’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Klapper’s office at (317) 818-1000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Klapper?
Dr. Stephen Klapper, 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. Klapper empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox, Brow Lift, Cosmetic Surgery-Eyes, Eyelid Problems/Ptosis/Blepharospasm, Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty, Eyelid Tumors/Cancer, Eyelid/Tear Duct Reconstruction, Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Klapper is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Klapper go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Ottawa General Eye Institute, Ottawa, Ontario | Univ Ottawa Medical School, Plastics/Reconstructive
Residency: Methodist Hosp, Ophthalmology; Clarian Methodist Hosp Of Indi, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Klapper board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Klapper, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Klapper speak?
Dr. Klapper and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Klapper treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Klapper 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. Klapper. 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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Eyelid Turning Outward
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
- Eyelid Problems
- Eyelid Conditions
- Blepharitis
- Stye
- Everted Eyelid
- Eyelid Eversion
- Senile Ectropion
- Spastic Ectropion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02421: Myogenic ptosis of right eyelid
- H02402: Unspecified ptosis of left eyelid
- H02401: Unspecified ptosis of right eyelid
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
- H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid
- H02132: Senile ectropion of right lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- BCC
- Rodent Ulcer
- Eyelid Skin Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C441192: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus
Also known as:
- Planned Wound Closure After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Delayed wound closure
- Secondary wound closure
- Post-op wound repair
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z481: Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure
Also known as:
- Benign Tumor on Right Lower Eyelid Skin
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Non-cancerous growth on right lower eyelid
- Right lower eyelid skin lesion
- Benign right lower eyelid mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D23112: Other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthus
Also known as:
- Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
- Eyelid Disorder
- Bilateral Brow Ptosis
- Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
- Eyebrow Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Rodent Ulcer
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C441122: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
What procedures does Dr. Klapper perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Klapper 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. Klapper. 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:
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Upper Eyelid Lift
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Ptosis Repair
- Blepharoptosis Correction
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Upper Blepharoplasty
- Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 15822: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid;
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Klapper accept my insurance?
Dr. Klapper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 818-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Klapper accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Klapper in Indianapolis, IN 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 Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
MyTruAdvantage
OptumRx
Unified Group Services
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Klapper's office located?
Dr. Stephen Klapper's Primary Practice
1550 E County Line Rd Ste 100
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 818-1000
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
Doctor’s Choice - 2025
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in 2025
Doctor’s Choice - Last 5 Years
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in the last 5 years
Awards
Dr. Klapper was named to Indianapolis Monthly magazine's 2012 and 2013
What is Dr. Klapper's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Klapper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316910607.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Klapper?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Klapper
What is Dr. Stephen Klapper's specialty?
Dr. Klapper is a Ophthalmologist near Indianapolis, IN. 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. Klapper to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Klapper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Klapper is affiliated with IU Health North 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
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Is Stephen Klapper accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Klapper is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Klapper offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Klapper's office at (317) 818-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Klapper?
Please contact Dr. Klapper's office at (317) 818-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Klapper have?
Dr. Stephen Klapper is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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