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Dr. John Kulits, MD

King, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kulits, Ophthalmologist in King, NC?

    Dr. John Kulits, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in King, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kulits completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Kulits is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kulits’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kulits’s office at (828) 884-7320.

    Where did Dr. Kulits go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Geisinger Medical Center

    Is Dr. Kulits board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Kulits, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Kulits speak?

    Dr. Kulits and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does Dr. Kulits treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kulits 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. Kulits. 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
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H26499: Other secondary cataract, unspecified eye

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Eyelid Problems
    • Eyelid Conditions
    • Blepharitis
    • Stye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Eye Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral

    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:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Droopy Eyelid Skin
    • Excess Eyelid Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02839: Dermatochalasis of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • MGD
    • Blocked Eyelid Glands
    • Oil Gland Dysfunction of Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02889: Meibomian gland dysfunction of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid

    What procedures does Dr. Kulits perform?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kulits 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. Kulits. 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 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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid

    Does Dr. Kulits accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kulits accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 884-7320 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kulits accept in King, NC?

    Dr. Kulits in King, NC 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 North Carolina

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • HealthComp

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Kulits' office located?

    Dr. John Kulits' Primary Practice

    402 W King St

    King, NC 27021

    (828) 884-7320

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    Dr. John Kulits' Practice 2

    188 Medical Park Dr Ste C

    Brevard, NC 28712

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    Dr. John Kulits' Practice 3

    201 S Madison Blvd

    Roxboro, NC 27573

    (336) 529-4304

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    What is Dr. Kulits's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kulits's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659391837.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kulits?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kulits

    What is Dr. John Kulits's specialty?

    Dr. Kulits is a Ophthalmologist near King, NC. 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. Kulits to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Kulits affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kulits is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo 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 John Kulits accepting new patients in King, NC?

    Yes, Dr. John Kulits is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Kulits offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kulits's office at (828) 884-7320 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Kulits?

    Please contact Dr. Kulits's office at (828) 884-7320 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Kulits have?

    Dr. John Kulits is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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