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Dr. Janet Alexander, MD

Ophthalmologist

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alexander, Ophthalmologist in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Janet Alexander, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alexander is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexander’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexander’s office.

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

    • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus

    What languages does Dr. Alexander speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Alexander typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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:

    • 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
    • H35133: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 2, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Lazy Eye Suspect
    • Amblyopia
    • Amblyopia Suspect
    • Possible Lazy Eye
    • Risk of Lazy Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Alternating Walleye
    • Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
    • Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Alternating exotropia
    • Eyes take turns turning out
    • Intermittent exotropia
    • Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
    • Temporary Wall Eye
    • Alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing
    • Intermittent esotropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5015: Alternating exotropia
    • H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
    • H5005: Alternating esotropia

    Also known as:

    • Refractive Amblyopia
    • Amblyopia
    • Refractive Errors
    • Lazy eye from refractive error
    • Anisometropic amblyopia
    • Refractive lazy eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53023: Refractive amblyopia, 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:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral

    What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Alexander typically perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Complex Strabismus Surgery
    • Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
    • Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
    • Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
    • 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles

    Also known as:

    • Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Treatment for Infants
    • ROP Treatment
    • Infant Retinopathy Therapy
    • Photocoagulation for ROP
    • Cryotherapy for ROP

    CPT Codes:

    • 67229: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy, 1 or more sessions, preterm infant (less than 37 weeks gestation at birth), performed from birth up to 1 year of age (eg, retinopathy of prematurity), photocoagulation or cryotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Repair)
    • Blepharoptosis repair
    • Eyelid lift for ptosis
    • Frontalis sling for droopy eyelid

    CPT Codes:

    • 67901: Repair of blepharoptosis; frontalis muscle technique with suture or other material (eg, banked fascia)

    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

    Does Dr. Alexander accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Alexander in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

    • Jai Medical Systems

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?

    University Of Maryland Department Of Ophthalmology

    419 W Redwood St Ste 420

    Baltimore, MD 21201

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    Dr. Janet Alexander's Practice 2

    827 Linden Ave

    Baltimore, MD 21201

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    Dr. Janet Alexander's Practice 3

    22 S Greene St

    Baltimore, MD 21201

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

    Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174771232.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander?

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

    What is Dr. Janet Alexander's specialty?

    Dr. Alexander is an Ophthalmologist near Baltimore, MD.

    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 Dr. Janet Alexander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander is affiliated with Ummc Midtown Campus, Um Capital Region Medical Center, University Of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center 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 Dr. Janet Alexander accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Janet Alexander is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Janet Alexander offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Janet Alexander?

    Please contact Dr. Alexander's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?

    Dr. Alexander's office is located in Baltimore, MD.