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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gurney, Glaucoma Specialist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Nicholas Gurney, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Gurney is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gurney’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gurney’s office at (305) 326-6000.
What languages does Dr. Gurney speak?
Dr. Gurney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Gurney typically treat?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Gurney 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. Gurney. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Cataract
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
What procedures does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Gurney typically perform?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Gurney 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. Gurney. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
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:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
Also known as:
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
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:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
Does Dr. Gurney accept my insurance?
Dr. Gurney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 326-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gurney accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Gurney in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
JPS Health Network
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gurney's office located?
What is Dr. Gurney's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gurney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831650639.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gurney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gurney
What is Dr. Nicholas Gurney's specialty?
Dr. Gurney is a Glaucoma Specialist near Fort Worth, TX.
What does a Glaucoma Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of glaucoma and related disorders focuses on managing conditions associated with increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty encompasses both medical and surgical interventions to effectively treat these conditions.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Gurney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gurney is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, Medical City Fort Worth Hospital, Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth 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 Nicholas Gurney accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Gurney is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Gurney offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gurney's office at (305) 326-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Gurney?
Please contact Dr. Gurney's office at (305) 326-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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