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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Welder, Ophthalmologist in Ashland, OR?
Dr. Jeffrey Welder, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Ashland, OR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Welder is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Welder’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Welder’s office at (541) 482-8100.
Where did Dr. Welder go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com
What languages does Dr. Welder speak?
Dr. Welder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Welder typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Welder 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. Welder. 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:
- Astigmatism
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
- H524: Presbyopia
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Welder typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Welder 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. Welder. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
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)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
Does Dr. Welder accept my insurance?
Dr. Welder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (541) 482-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Welder accept in Ashland, OR?
Dr. Welder in Ashland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
Conifer Health Solutions
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
Other TPA
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Where is Dr. Welder's office located?
What is Dr. Welder's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Welder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043504681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welder?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Welder
What is Dr. Jeffrey Welder's specialty?
Dr. Welder is a Ophthalmologist near Ashland, OR.
What does an Ophthalmologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Welder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Welder is affiliated with Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, Asante Ashland Community Hospital 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
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Is Jeffrey Welder accepting new patients in Ashland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Welder is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Welder offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Welder's office at (541) 482-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Welder?
Please contact Dr. Welder's office at (541) 482-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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