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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. He is board certified. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- CME
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
- Nonexudative AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
- H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral
- H353122: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Primary Iridocyclitis
- Iridocyclitis
- Posterior Eye Inflammation
- Widespread eye inflammation
- Eye Disease
- Retinal Disorder
- Primary Uveitis
- Idiopathic Eye Inflammation
- Iritis
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
- Ciliary Body Inflammation
- Inflammation of the Back of the Eye
- Pars Planitis
- Total uveal inflammation
- Inflammation of all eye layers
- Eye inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H20013: Primary iridocyclitis, bilateral
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
- H3023: Posterior cyclitis, bilateral
- H44113: Panuveitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Eye gel sticking to the macula
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- VMA
- Macular adhesion
- Vitreous traction
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43823: Vitreomacular adhesion, bilateral
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
- Detached retina
- Tractional retinal detachment
- Retina separation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
- H3342: Traction detachment of retina, left eye
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Which procedures does Dr. Thomas perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Akshay Thomas may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thomas' office.
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
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
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?
No, Thomas 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
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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