35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwitko, Ophthalmologist in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Kwitko graduated from Schulich School of Medicine And Dentistry and completed his residency at Kresge Eye Inst Wayne State University. He is a member of the Neuro-ophthalmic surgical society, International society of Orbital disorders, International College of Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and American College of Surgeons. Dr. Kwitko is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwitko’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwitko’s office at (813) 877-8665.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kwitko?
Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko, 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. Kwitko empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Graves Disease, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Orbital Diseases, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tampa/FL community, Dr. Kwitko is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kwitko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kresge Eye Inst Wayne State University
Medical School: Schulich School of Medicine And Dentistry
Is Dr. Kwitko board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Kwitko speak?
Dr. Kwitko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Kwitko treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kwitko 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. Kwitko. 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:
- Eyelid Retraction
- Droopy Eyelid
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Turning Outward
- Eyelid Disorder
- Retracted Eyelid
- Eyelid Pullback
- Staring Eyes
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Everted Eyelid
- Eyelid Eversion
- Cicatricial Ectropion
- Spastic Ectropion
- Pulled Back Eyelids
- Retracted Eyelids
- Eyelid Pull-back
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02532: Eyelid retraction right lower eyelid
- H02421: Myogenic ptosis of right eyelid
- H02422: Myogenic ptosis of left eyelid
- H02535: Eyelid retraction left lower eyelid
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02112: Cicatricial ectropion of right lower eyelid
- H02115: Cicatricial ectropion of left lower eyelid
- H02531: Eyelid retraction right upper eyelid
- H02534: Eyelid retraction left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Transient Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- Temporary Retinal Artery Blockage
- Amaurosis Fugax
- Eye Stroke
- Temporary eye artery blockage
- Transient CRAO
- Eye stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3401: Transient retinal artery occlusion, right eye
- H3402: Transient retinal artery occlusion, left eye
Also known as:
- Dislocated Tear Gland
- Tears
- Lacrimal Gland Displacement
- Moved Tear Gland
- Tear Gland Out of Place
- Lacrimal Gland Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04161: Lacrimal gland dislocation, right lacrimal gland
- H04162: Lacrimal gland dislocation, left lacrimal gland
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:
- Benign Skin Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Non-cancerous skin lesion
- Skin tumor
- Skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D23121: Other benign neoplasm of skin of left upper eyelid, including canthus
- D23122: Other benign neoplasm of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus
Also known as:
- Temporary Vision Loss
- Headache
- Amaurosis fugax
- Transient monocular blindness
- Temporary blindness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G453: Amaurosis fugax
Also known as:
- Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Nerve Stroke
- Eye Stroke
- Lack of Blood Flow to Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47011: Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye
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:
- Benign Eye Socket Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Eye Disease
- Non-cancerous growth in eye orbit
- Orbital cyst
- Orbital hemangioma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3162: Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of left orbit
What procedures does Dr. Kwitko perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kwitko 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. Kwitko. 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 Socket Exploration and Biopsy
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Orbitotomy without bone removal
- Orbital exploration
- Eye socket biopsy
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
Also known as:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Anesthesia
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67961: 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; up to one-fourth of lid margin
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
Also known as:
- Tear Sac Removal
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Excision of lacrimal sac
- Dacryocystectomy
- Tear duct sac removal surgery
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 68520: Excision of lacrimal sac (dacryocystectomy)
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
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:
- Tear Gland Biopsy
- Lacrimal Gland Biopsy
- Eye Gland Biopsy
- Biopsy of Tear Producing Gland
CPT Codes:
- 68510: Biopsy of lacrimal gland
Also known as:
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
CPT Codes:
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
Also known as:
- Facial Skin Flap Surgery
- Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer (Face)
- Reconstructive Flap Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15576: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; eyelids, nose, ears, lips, or intraoral
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
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:
- Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
- Head Artery Biopsy
- Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
- Temporal Artery Tie-Off
CPT Codes:
- 37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery
Does Dr. Kwitko accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwitko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 877-8665 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwitko accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Kwitko in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medicare
MedImpact
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kwitko's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Neuro-ophthalmic surgical society
Fellow
International society of Orbital disorders
Fellow
International College of Surgeons
Fellow
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
American College of Surgeons
Fellow
What is Dr. Kwitko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwitko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295845550.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwitko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwitko
What is Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko's specialty?
Dr. Kwitko is a Ophthalmologist near Tampa, FL. 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. Kwitko to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwitko is affiliated with HCA Florida South Tampa 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 Geoffrey Kwitko accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwitko's office at (813) 877-8665 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Geoffrey Kwitko?
Please contact Dr. Kwitko's office at (813) 877-8665 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko have?
Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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