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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bowsher, Ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. James Bowsher, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. He is board certified. Dr. Bowsher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bowsher’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bowsher’s office at (843) 792-1414.
What languages does Dr. Bowsher speak?
Dr. Bowsher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bowsher treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bowsher 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. Bowsher. 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:
- Inward Turning Eye
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Esotropia
- Walleye
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
Also known as:
- Strabismic Amblyopia
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from crossed eyes
- Squint amblyopia
- Amblyopia from eye turn
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53032: Strabismic amblyopia, left eye
- H53031: Strabismic amblyopia, right eye
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
Also known as:
- Glaucoma at Birth
- Preglaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Glaucoma
- Early-onset glaucoma
- Infant Glaucoma
- Primary Congenital Glaucoma
- Early-Onset Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q150: Congenital glaucoma
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Eye and Vision Examination with Abnormal Findings
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Eye Exam with Issues
- Abnormal Vision Test
- Eye Doctor Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0101: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Binocular Eye Movement Disorder
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Disorder of eye coordination
- Eye alignment problem
- Binocular vision dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H518: Other specified disorders of binocular movement
Also known as:
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- JIA
- Childhood arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Droopy Eyelid at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Eye Disease
- Congenital Blepharoptosis
- Infant Ptosis
- Newborn Droopy Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q100: Congenital ptosis
Which procedures does Dr. Bowsher perform as a Ophthalmologist?
As a Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Bowsher may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bowsher's office.
Does Dr. Bowsher accept my insurance?
Dr. Bowsher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bowsher accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Bowsher in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
Cigna
Department of Defense / Tricare
Independence Blue Cross
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bowsher's office located?
What is Dr. Bowsher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bowsher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447584602.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bowsher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bowsher
What is Dr. James Bowsher's specialty?
Dr. Bowsher is a Ophthalmologist near Charleston, SC. 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. Bowsher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Bowsher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bowsher is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center 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 James Bowsher accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. James Bowsher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Bowsher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bowsher's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Bowsher?
Please contact Dr. Bowsher's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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