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Who is Dr. Meyers, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Longmont, CO?
Dr. Joel Meyers, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Longmont, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Meyers completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Nassau Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Meyers is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meyers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meyers’s office at (303) 772-3300.
Where did Dr. Meyers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Nassau Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Li Jewish Med
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Meyers board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Joel Meyers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Meyers speak?
Dr. Meyers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Meyers typically treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Meyers 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. Meyers. 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
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
What procedures does an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Meyers typically perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Meyers 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. Meyers. 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
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:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
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:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
Does Dr. Meyers accept my insurance?
Dr. Meyers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 772-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meyers accept in Longmont, CO?
Dr. Meyers in Longmont, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Meyers' office located?
What is Dr. Meyers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meyers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689750168.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meyers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meyers
What is Dr. Joel Meyers's specialty?
Dr. Meyers is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Longmont, CO.
What does an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon do?
A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck.
Is this Dr. Joel Meyers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Meyers 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
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Is Joel Meyers accepting new patients in Longmont, CO?
Yes, Dr. Joel Meyers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Meyers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meyers's office at (303) 772-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Meyers?
Please contact Dr. Meyers's office at (303) 772-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Meyers have?
Dr. Joel Meyers is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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