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Dr. Blake Isernhagen, MD

Lexington, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Isernhagen, Retina Specialist in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Blake Isernhagen, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Isernhagen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Isernhagen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Isernhagen’s office at (859) 263-3900.

    What languages does Dr. Isernhagen speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Isernhagen typically treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Isernhagen 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. Isernhagen. 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • 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
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • BRVO
    • Eye stroke (branch vein)
    • Branch eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Isernhagen typically perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Isernhagen 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. Isernhagen. 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 here.

    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:

    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)

    Does Dr. Isernhagen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Isernhagen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 263-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Isernhagen accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Isernhagen in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Isernhagen's office located?

    Dr. Blake Isernhagen's Primary Practice

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500

    Lexington, KY 40509

    (859) 263-3900

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    Dr. Blake Isernhagen's Practice 2

    6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 70

    Louisville, KY 40205

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

    Dr. Isernhagen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336469444.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Isernhagen?

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

    What is Dr. Blake Isernhagen's specialty?

    Dr. Isernhagen is a Retina Specialist near Lexington, KY.

    What does a Retina Specialist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Blake Isernhagen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Isernhagen is affiliated with Uk King's Daughters Medical Center, Baptist Health Lexington, Saint Joseph East, Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center, Kettering Health Main Campus, Baptist Health Richmond which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Retina Specialist. Explore 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 Blake Isernhagen accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Blake Isernhagen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Blake Isernhagen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Isernhagen's office at (859) 263-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Blake Isernhagen?

    Please contact Dr. Isernhagen's office at (859) 263-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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