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Who is Dr. Thomas, Retina Specialist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Akshay Thomas, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office at (615) 983-6000.
What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?
Dr. Thomas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Thomas treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:
- Posterior Eye Inflammation
- Widespread eye inflammation
- Primary Iridocyclitis
- Iridocyclitis
- Retinal Disorder
- Eye Disease
- Ciliary Body Inflammation
- Inflammation of the Back of the Eye
- Pars Planitis
- Total uveal inflammation
- Inflammation of all eye layers
- Eye inflammation
- Primary Uveitis
- Idiopathic Eye Inflammation
- Iritis
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3023: Posterior cyclitis, bilateral
- H44113: Panuveitis, bilateral
- H20013: Primary iridocyclitis, bilateral
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
What procedures does Dr. Thomas perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:
- 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 983-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thomas accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Thomas in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?
Dr. Akshay Thomas' Primary Practice
345 23rd Ave N Ste 350
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 983-6000
What is Dr. Thomas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528324662.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thomas
What is Dr. Akshay Thomas's specialty?
Dr. Thomas is a Retina Specialist near Nashville, TN. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Thomas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Akshay Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Maury Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Paducah, TriStar Summit Medical Center, The Medical Center at Bowling Green 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Akshay Thomas accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Akshay Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akshay Thomas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (615) 983-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akshay Thomas?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (615) 983-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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