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Dr. Caroline Shea, MD

Spokane, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shea, Ophthalmologist in Spokane, WA?

    Dr. Caroline Shea, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Spokane, WA. She is board certified. Dr. Shea graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her residency at Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Shea is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shea’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shea’s office at (509) 838-6686.

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

    • Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity | Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Shea board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Caroline Shea, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Shea speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shea treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shea 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. Shea. 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:

    • Refractive Amblyopia
    • Strabismic Amblyopia
    • Amblyopia
    • Refractive Errors
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Lazy eye from refractive error
    • Anisometropic amblyopia
    • Refractive lazy eye
    • Lazy eye from crossed eyes
    • Squint amblyopia
    • Amblyopia from eye turn

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
    • H53032: Strabismic amblyopia, left eye
    • H53031: Strabismic amblyopia, right eye
    • H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
    • Outward Hidden Eye Turn
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Alternating Walleye
    • Hidden Inward Eye Turn
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
    • Temporary Wall Eye
    • Latent Outward Squint
    • Exophoria
    • Eye Muscle Imbalance
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • Esotropia
    • Alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing
    • Intermittent esotropia
    • Alternating exotropia
    • Eyes take turns turning out
    • Intermittent exotropia
    • Esophoria
    • Latent esotropia
    • Hidden crossed eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
    • H5052: Exophoria
    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H5005: Alternating esotropia
    • H5015: Alternating exotropia
    • H5051: Esophoria

    Also known as:

    • Lazy Eye Suspect
    • Lazy Eye
    • Amblyopia
    • Refractive Errors
    • Amblyopia Suspect
    • Possible Lazy Eye
    • Risk of Lazy Eye
    • Refractive Amblyopia
    • Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
    • Deprivation Amblyopia
    • Vision Loss from Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
    • H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
    • H53042: Amblyopia suspect, left eye
    • H53041: Amblyopia suspect, right eye
    • H53011: Deprivation amblyopia, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Family history of eye Disorder
    • Inherited eye condition risk
    • Genetic predisposition to eye problems
    • Family history of vision issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z83518: Family history of other specified eye disorder

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Eyelid Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
    • Rare Eyelid Malformations
    • Infant Eyelid Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Tears
    • Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
    • Narrow Tear Duct in Baby

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Nystagmus
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • X-linked infantile nystagmus
    • Infantile Nystagmus
    • Born with Nystagmus
    • Childhood Nystagmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5501: Congenital nystagmus

    What procedures does Dr. Shea perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shea 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. Shea. 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)
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
    • Complex Strabismus Surgery
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Strabismus Correction Surgery
    • Crossed Eyes Surgery
    • Wall Eyes Surgery
    • Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
    • Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
    • Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
    • 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Balloon Dilation
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Dilation
    • Blocked Tear Duct Ballooning
    • Tear Duct Probing with Balloon

    CPT Codes:

    • 68816: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with transluminal balloon catheter dilation

    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

    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. Shea accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 838-6686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shea accept in Spokane, WA?

    Dr. Shea in Spokane, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Blue Cross of Idaho

    • Community Health Plan of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EDS

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Idaho

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    Where is Dr. Shea's office located?

    Dr. Caroline Shea's Primary Practice

    842 S Cowley St Ste 2

    Spokane, WA 99202

    (509) 838-6686

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

    Dr. Shea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346315991.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shea?

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

    What is Dr. Caroline Shea's specialty?

    Dr. Shea is a Ophthalmologist near Spokane, WA. 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. Shea to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Caroline Shea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shea is affiliated with Kootenai Health 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 Caroline Shea accepting new patients in Spokane, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Caroline Shea is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Caroline Shea offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shea's office at (509) 838-6686 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Caroline Shea?

    Please contact Dr. Shea's office at (509) 838-6686 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Caroline Shea have?

    Dr. Caroline Shea is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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