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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skanchy, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. David Skanchy is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Skanchy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skanchy’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skanchy’s office at (734) 764-4190.
What languages does Dr. Skanchy speak?
Dr. Skanchy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Skanchy treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Skanchy 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. Skanchy. 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 Alternating Exotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Inward Turning Eye
- Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Alternating Walleye
- Esotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Intermittent alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
- Occasional alternating inward eye turn
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
- Retinal disease in premature babies
- Premature baby eye condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
- H35133: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 2, bilateral
- H35123: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Eyelid Birth Defects
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Chalazion
- Droopy Eyelid at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Eyelid Disorder
- Eye Disease
- Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
- Rare Eyelid Malformations
- Infant Eyelid Problems
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
- Meibomian cyst
- Eyelid cyst
- Stye-like bump
- Congenital Blepharoptosis
- Infant Ptosis
- Newborn Droopy Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
- H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
- H0015: Chalazion left lower eyelid
- Q100: Congenital ptosis
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
- H53049: Amblyopia suspect, unspecified eye
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Optic Disc Disorder
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic nerve head anomaly
- Optic disc problem
- Disorder of the optic nerve head
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47393: Other disorders of optic disc, bilateral
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. Skanchy perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Skanchy 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. Skanchy. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
Also known as:
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
Also known as:
- Partial Vitreous Removal (Eye Surgery)
- Anterior Vitrectomy
- Open Sky Vitrectomy
- Eye Gel Removal
- Vitreous Humor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67010: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); subtotal removal with mechanical vitrectomy
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
- Phacoemulsification
- Lens Material Removal
- Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
- Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
CPT Codes:
- 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
Does Dr. Skanchy accept my insurance?
Dr. Skanchy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 764-4190 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skanchy accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Skanchy in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Cook Children's
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Skanchy's office located?
Dr. David Skanchy's Primary Practice
321 S Henderson St
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(734) 764-4190
What is Dr. Skanchy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skanchy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649831462.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skanchy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skanchy
What is Dr. David Skanchy's specialty?
Dr. Skanchy is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Fort Worth, TX. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Skanchy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Skanchy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skanchy is affiliated with Medical City Lewisville Hospital, Medical City Alliance Hospital, Medical City Plano Hospital, Medical City Dallas Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Medical City Denton Hospital 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 David Skanchy accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. David Skanchy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Skanchy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skanchy's office at (734) 764-4190 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Skanchy?
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