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Dr. Scott Yeates, MD

Orem, UT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yeates, Ophthalmologist in Orem, UT?

    Dr. Scott Yeates, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Orem, UT. Dr. Yeates is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yeates’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yeates’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Yeates speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Yeates treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Yeates 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. Yeates. 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:

    • Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Alternating Walleye
    • Vertical Eye Misalignment
    • Vertical Strabismus
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
    • Temporary Wall Eye
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • Esotropia
    • Alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing
    • Intermittent esotropia
    • Alternating exotropia
    • Eyes take turns turning out
    • Intermittent exotropia
    • Vertical strabismus
    • One eye higher than the other
    • Hypertropia
    • Hypotropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H5005: Alternating esotropia
    • H5015: Alternating exotropia
    • H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
    • H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Farsightedness
    • Nearsightedness
    • Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Irregular Cornea
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Eye Curvature Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
    • H52203: Unspecified astigmatism, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Lazy Eye Suspect
    • Lazy Eye
    • Amblyopia
    • Refractive Errors
    • Amblyopia Suspect
    • Possible Lazy Eye
    • Risk of Lazy Eye
    • Vision Loss in One Eye
    • Reduced Vision
    • Refractive Amblyopia
    • Vision Loss from Unequal Focus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
    • H53001: Unspecified amblyopia, right eye
    • H53042: Amblyopia suspect, left eye
    • H53041: Amblyopia suspect, right eye
    • H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Amblyopia
    • Refractive Amblyopia
    • Refractive Errors
    • Lazy eye
    • Reduced vision
    • Vision loss in one eye
    • Lazy eye from refractive error
    • Anisometropic amblyopia
    • Refractive lazy eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53002: Unspecified amblyopia, left eye
    • H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Blocked tear duct
    • Tears
    • Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
    • Dacryostenosis
    • Tear duct blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04551: Acquired stenosis of right nasolacrimal duct

    What procedures does Dr. Yeates perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Yeates 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. Yeates. 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:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Complex Strabismus Surgery
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
    • Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus (Superior Oblique)
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
    • Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
    • Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Strabismus Correction Surgery
    • Crossed Eyes Surgery
    • Wall Eyes Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Surgery
    • Superior Oblique 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)
    • 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
    • 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
    • 67318: Strabismus surgery, any procedure, superior oblique muscle

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent

    Also known as:

    • Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Chalazion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple

    Does Dr. Yeates accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yeates 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. Yeates accept in Orem, UT?

    Dr. Yeates in Orem, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Educators Mutual

    • IHC / SelectHealth

    • Molina

    • State of Utah

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • University of Utah

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    Where is Dr. Yeates' office located?

    Dr. Scott Yeates' Primary Practice

    820 N 980 W

    Orem, UT 84057

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

    Dr. Yeates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588818645.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yeates?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Yeates's specialty?

    Dr. Yeates is a Ophthalmologist near Orem, UT. 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. Yeates to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Yeates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yeates is affiliated with Utah Valley Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Scott Yeates accepting new patients in Orem, UT?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Yeates is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Yeates offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Yeates?

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

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