Who is Dr. Waisbren, Ophthalmologist in Las Vegas, NV?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Waisbren?
Dr. Emily Waisbren, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Waisbren empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cornea Transplant, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Las Vegas, NV community, Dr. Waisbren is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Waisbren speak?
Dr. Waisbren and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Waisbren typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Waisbren 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. Waisbren. 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
- Secondary Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Waisbren typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Waisbren 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. Waisbren. 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft
- Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium
- Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
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)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
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:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
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
Does Dr. Waisbren accept my insurance?
Dr. Waisbren accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 731-2088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waisbren accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Waisbren in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Employee Benefit Management Services Administered Payer
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UNITE HERE HEALTH
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Waisbren's office located?
Dr. Emily Waisbren's Primary Practice
3575 Pecos McLeod
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 731-2088
What is Dr. Waisbren's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waisbren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841511516.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waisbren?
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