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Dr. Larissa Gouvea, MD

Charleston, SC

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gouvea, Ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Larissa Gouvea, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. Dr. Gouvea is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gouvea’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gouvea’s office at (843) 792-2020.

    What languages does Dr. Gouvea speak?

    Dr. Gouvea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gouvea treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Gouvea 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. Gouvea. 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:

    • Intermittent Eye Turn
    • Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Esotropia
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Intermittent heterotropia
    • Occasional eye deviation
    • Intermittent squint
    • Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
    • Temporary Wall Eye
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Convergent Strabismus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
    • H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H5000: Unspecified esotropia

    Also known as:

    • Lazy Eye Suspect
    • Amblyopia
    • Amblyopia Suspect
    • Possible Lazy Eye
    • Risk of Lazy Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Ulcer
    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Eye Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Cornea
    • Corneal Erosion
    • Dry Eye Disease
    • Chronic Dry Eye
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16001: Unspecified corneal ulcer, right eye
    • H16229: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, unspecified eye

    Also known as:

    • Keratoconus
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Conical cornea
    • KC
    • Corneal thinning disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Corneal Clouding
    • Corneal Haze
    • Corneal Leukoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H179: Unspecified corneal scar and opacity

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Ulcer
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Eye ulcer
    • Sore on the cornea
    • Corneal abrasion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16002: Unspecified corneal ulcer, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Illness
    • General sickness
    • Undiagnosed illness
    • Feeling unwell

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R69: Illness, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Transplant
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Eye Transplant
    • Cornea Graft
    • Keratoplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z947: Corneal transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Irregular Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Eye Curvature Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H52213: Irregular astigmatism, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Vision Examination with Abnormal Findings
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Eye Exam with Issues
    • Abnormal Vision Test
    • Eye Doctor Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0101: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Vision Problems
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Other visual disturbances
    • Unspecified vision issues
    • Various eye problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H538: Other visual disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema

    Also known as:

    • Other Eyelid Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
    • Rare Eyelid Malformations
    • Infant Eyelid Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
    • Anterior uveitis
    • Iritis and cyclitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Allergic Pink Eye
    • Atopic Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1013: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Gouvea perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Gouvea 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. Gouvea. 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:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation
    • 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
    • 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration

    Also known as:

    • Penetrating Corneal Transplant
    • Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
    • PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
    • Cornea Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)

    Also known as:

    • Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye Surface
    • Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
    • Ocular Surface Reconstruction
    • Amniotic Membrane Graft
    • Corneal Repair with Amniotic Membrane
    • Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
    • Eye membrane graft
    • Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 65779: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; single layer, sutured
    • 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures

    Also known as:

    • Partial Corneal Transplant
    • Partial Vitreous Removal (Eye Surgery)
    • Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty
    • Corneal Graft (Partial)
    • DALK (Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty)
    • Anterior Vitrectomy
    • Open Sky Vitrectomy
    • Eye Gel Removal
    • Vitreous Humor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65710: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); anterior lamellar
    • 67010: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); subtotal removal with mechanical vitrectomy

    Also known as:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle

    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:

    • Corneal Epithelium Removal
    • Corneal Abrasion
    • Corneal Curettage
    • Eye Surface Scraping

    CPT Codes:

    • 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surface Injection
    • Subconjunctival Shot
    • Eye Injection
    • Conjunctival Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 68200: Subconjunctival injection

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
    • Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
    • Ocular Surface Repair
    • Cornea Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers

    Does Dr. Gouvea accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gouvea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gouvea accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Gouvea in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Marine Engineers Benefits Association

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Gouvea's office located?

    Dr. Larissa Gouvea's Primary Practice

    167 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-2020

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    What is Dr. Gouvea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gouvea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497533517.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gouvea?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gouvea

    What is Dr. Larissa Gouvea's specialty?

    Dr. Gouvea is a Ophthalmologist near Charleston, SC. 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. Gouvea to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Larissa Gouvea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gouvea is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, Trident Medical Center, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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 Larissa Gouvea accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    No, Dr. Larissa Gouvea is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Larissa Gouvea offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gouvea's office at (843) 792-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Larissa Gouvea?

    Please contact Dr. Gouvea's office at (843) 792-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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