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Dr. Ailee Laham, MD

Knoxville, TN

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    Who is Dr. Laham, Retina Specialist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Ailee Laham, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Laham is fluent in English and Creoles and pidgins, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laham’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laham’s office at (865) 588-0811.

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

    • Medical School: University of Cincinnati / Main Campus

    What languages does Dr. Laham speak?

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

    • Creoles and pidgins

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Laham treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Laham 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. Laham. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H353134: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
    • H353122: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, intermediate dry stage
    • H353222: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
    • H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Blocked Central Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Edema
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Eye Stroke
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • CRVO
    • Swelling of the Retina
    • Fluid in Retina
    • Macular Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H3581: Retinal edema
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Insulin Use
    • Diabetes Medicines
    • Chronic insulin therapy
    • Ongoing insulin treatment
    • Insulin for diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • CRVO
    • Eye stroke (vein)
    • Central eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    Does Dr. Laham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Laham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 588-0811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Laham accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Laham in Knoxville, TN 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 Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • SummaCare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Laham's office located?

    Dr. Ailee Laham's Primary Practice

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 207

    Knoxville, TN 37909

    (865) 588-0811

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    Dr. Ailee Laham's Practice 2

    140 Capital Dr Ste 220

    Knoxville, TN 37922

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    Dr. Ailee Laham's Practice 3

    7800 Conner Rd

    Powell, TN 37849

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

    Dr. Laham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477791143.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laham?

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

    What is Dr. Ailee Laham's specialty?

    Dr. Laham is a Retina Specialist near Knoxville, TN. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Laham to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ailee Laham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Laham is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?

    Explore Retina Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ailee Laham accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Ailee Laham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ailee Laham offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Laham's office at (865) 588-0811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ailee Laham?

    Please contact Dr. Laham's office at (865) 588-0811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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