Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blaydes, Ophthalmologist in Bluefield, WV?
Where did Dr. Blaydes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Richland Mem Hosp, Ophthalmology; Shadyside Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | CEME/Palmetto General Hosp Program
Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | University of Virginia Medical School | Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College and Hospital
Is Dr. Blaydes board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Blaydes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Blaydes speak?
Dr. Blaydes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Blaydes typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Blaydes 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. Blaydes. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
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:
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H524: Presbyopia
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Blaydes typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Blaydes 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. Blaydes. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
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)
Does Dr. Blaydes accept my insurance?
Dr. Blaydes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 327-8128 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blaydes accept in Bluefield, WV?
Dr. Blaydes in Bluefield, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
Stonerise Senior Advantage Holdings
UMR Administered Payer
United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blaydes' office located?
Dr. Stephen Blaydes' Primary Practice
1109 W Cumberland Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8128
What hospitals are Dr. Blaydes affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Blaydes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Blaydes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blaydes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437181054.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blaydes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blaydes