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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 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 an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Shea typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5052: Exophoria
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Amblyopia
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Shea typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service
Cigna Group
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Idaho
Unknown
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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
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.
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 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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