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Who is Dr. Ristvedt, Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, MN?
Dr. Deborah Ristvedt, DO is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, MN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ristvedt graduated from University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Ristvedt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ristvedt’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ristvedt’s office at (320) 762-2166.
Where did Dr. Ristvedt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ristvedt speak?
Dr. Ristvedt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ristvedt treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ristvedt 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. Ristvedt. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Turning Outward
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Everted Eyelid
- Eyelid Eversion
- Senile Ectropion
- Spastic Ectropion
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02132: Senile ectropion of right lower eyelid
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02135: Senile ectropion of left lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Suspect
- Ocular Hypertension
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
- H40022: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, left eye
- H40021: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, right eye
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
Also known as:
- Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
- Eyelid Disorder
- Bilateral Brow Ptosis
- Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
- Eyebrow Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Ristvedt perform?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ristvedt 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. Ristvedt. 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Laser Vitreous Surgery
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Tear Duct Opening Closure
- Eye Implant Removal
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Vitreolysis
- laser eye surgery
- vitreous strand removal
- YAG laser vitreolysis
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Punctal Occlusion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Treatment (Punctal)
- Anterior Segment Implant Removal
- Ocular Implant Extraction
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
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
- 67031: Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions, sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (1 or more stages)
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 68760: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by thermocauterization, ligation, or laser surgery
- 65920: Removal of implanted material, anterior segment of eye
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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Ptosis Repair
- Blepharoptosis Correction
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant (Internal)
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
- Aqueous Shunt Placement
- Glaucoma Implant Surgery
- Eye Pressure Drainage Device
- Trabecular meshwork stent
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Internal glaucoma drain
- Aqueous humor drainage device
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
- 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach
- 0671T: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device into the trabecular meshwork, without external reservoir, and without concomitant cataract removal, one or more
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
Also known as:
- Eye Medication Injection
- Intraocular injection
- Anterior chamber injection
- Eye drug injection
CPT Codes:
- 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication
Also known as:
- Eye Surgery Wound Repair
- Anterior segment wound revision
- Eye wound repair
- Ocular wound revision
CPT Codes:
- 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure
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
Also known as:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Does Dr. Ristvedt accept my insurance?
Dr. Ristvedt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (320) 762-2166 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ristvedt accept in Alexandria, MN?
Dr. Ristvedt in Alexandria, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Ristvedt's office located?
Dr. Deborah Ristvedt's Primary Practice
2600 Jefferson St Ste 200
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2166
What is Dr. Ristvedt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ristvedt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871881656.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ristvedt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ristvedt
What is Dr. Deborah Ristvedt's specialty?
Dr. Ristvedt is a Ophthalmologist near Alexandria, MN. 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. Ristvedt to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Deborah Ristvedt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ristvedt is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Deborah Ristvedt accepting new patients in Alexandria, MN?
Yes, Dr. Deborah Ristvedt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deborah Ristvedt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ristvedt's office at (320) 762-2166 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deborah Ristvedt?
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