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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kirk, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in River Forest, IL?
Dr. Carter Kirk, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in River Forest, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kirk is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kirk’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kirk’s office at (708) 771-3334.
What languages does Dr. Kirk speak?
Dr. Kirk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kirk treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Kirk 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. Kirk. 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
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
What procedures does Dr. Kirk perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Kirk 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. Kirk. 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 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
- Cataract surgery
- intraocular lens implantation
- phacoemulsification
- IOL implant
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
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)
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
- 66988: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
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:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Conjunctival Lesion
- Conjunctival Excision
- Eye Lesion Removal
- Pterygium Excision
CPT Codes:
- 68115: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; over 1 cm
Does Dr. Kirk accept my insurance?
Dr. Kirk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 771-3334 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kirk accept in River Forest, IL?
Dr. Kirk in River Forest, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Kirk's office located?
What is Dr. Kirk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kirk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083979181.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kirk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kirk
What is Dr. Carter Kirk's specialty?
Dr. Kirk is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near River Forest, IL. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Kirk to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carter Kirk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kirk is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Resurrection Medical Center 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
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Is Carter Kirk accepting new patients in River Forest, IL?
Yes, Dr. Carter Kirk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carter Kirk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kirk's office at (708) 771-3334 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carter Kirk?
Please contact Dr. Kirk's office at (708) 771-3334 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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