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Dr. Daniel Kiernan, MD

Dr. Daniel Kiernan, MD

Lakeland, FL

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    Who is Dr. Kiernan, Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Daniel Kiernan, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kiernan completed his residency at University of Chicago Hospital. Dr. Kiernan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kiernan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kiernan’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kiernan?

    Dr. Daniel Kiernan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kiernan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lakeland/FL community, Dr. Kiernan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Kiernan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary

    • Residency: University of Chicago Hospital

    Is Dr. Kiernan board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Kiernan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Kiernan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kiernan treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kiernan 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. Kiernan. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Cystoid Macular Edema
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • CME
    • Macular Swelling
    • Retinal Edema
    • Fluid in Macula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
    • H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Hole
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Eye Stroke
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Retinal break
    • Retinal defect
    • Hole in retina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H33322: Round hole, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
    • H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
    • Retinal Detachment
    • Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
    • Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
    • Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye
    • H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Round Retinal Hole
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Retinal Puncture
    • Atrophic Retinal Hole
    • Retinal Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33321: Round hole, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Kiernan perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kiernan 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. Kiernan. 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:

    • 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 for Macular Pucker
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Eye Implant Removal
    • Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Anterior Segment Implant Removal
    • Ocular Implant Extraction
    • Intraocular Implant Removal
    • Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
    • Eye Device Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
    • 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
    • 65920: Removal of implanted material, anterior segment of eye
    • 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular

    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:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery

    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)
    • 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
    • Tear Duct Drug Implant
    • Punctal Implant for Eye Medication
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each
    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Kiernan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kiernan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kiernan accept in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Kiernan in Lakeland, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kiernan's office located?

    Dr. Daniel Kiernan's Primary Practice

    2322 Lakeland Hills Blvd

    Lakeland, FL 33805

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    Dr. Daniel Kiernan's Practice 2

    6002 Pointe West Blvd

    Bradenton, FL 34209

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    Dr. Daniel Kiernan's Practice 3

    2111 Bee Ridge Rd

    Sarasota, FL 34239

    (941) 792-2020

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

    Dr. Kiernan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376790022.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kiernan?

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

    What is Dr. Daniel Kiernan's specialty?

    Dr. Kiernan is a Ophthalmologist near Lakeland, FL. 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. Kiernan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Daniel Kiernan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Kiernan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. 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 Daniel Kiernan accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Kiernan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Daniel Kiernan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kiernan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Kiernan?

    Please contact Dr. Kiernan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Kiernan have?

    Dr. Daniel Kiernan is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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