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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hampton, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Dr. Christopher Hampton, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Wheat Ridge, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hampton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hampton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hampton’s office at (718) 270-2353.
What languages does Dr. Hampton speak?
Dr. Hampton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hampton treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Hampton 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. Hampton. 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:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Tears
- Dry Eyes
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Ocular Dryness
- Chronic Dry Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04121: Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland
What procedures does Dr. Hampton perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Hampton 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. Hampton. 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
- 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
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
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
Does Dr. Hampton accept my insurance?
Dr. Hampton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 270-2353 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hampton accept in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Dr. Hampton in Wheat Ridge, CO 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 Nebraska
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
IHC / SelectHealth
Medicare
State of Colorado
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Where is Dr. Hampton's office located?
Dr. Christopher Hampton's Primary Practice
7920 W 44th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(718) 270-2353
What is Dr. Hampton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hampton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629530191.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hampton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hampton
What is Dr. Christopher Hampton's specialty?
Dr. Hampton is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Wheat Ridge, CO. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Hampton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Hampton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hampton is affiliated with Intermountain Health - Lutheran 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 Christopher Hampton accepting new patients in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Hampton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Hampton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hampton's office at (718) 270-2353 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Hampton?
Please contact Dr. Hampton's office at (718) 270-2353 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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