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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sniegowski, Ophthalmologist in Leawood, KS?
Dr. Matthew Sniegowski, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Leawood, KS with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sniegowski is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sniegowski’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sniegowski’s office.
What languages does Dr. Sniegowski speak?
Dr. Sniegowski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sniegowski treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sniegowski 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. Sniegowski. 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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Baggy Eyelids
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- G245: Blepharospasm
- H02422: Myogenic ptosis of left eyelid
Also known as:
- Blepharoconjunctivitis
- Pink Eye
- Eyelid and Eye Inflammation
- Lid-Conjunctiva Inflammation
- Blepharitis and Conjunctivitis
- Eyelid and Eye Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H10503: Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
- Eyelid Disorder
- Bilateral Brow Ptosis
- Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
- Eyebrow Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Sniegowski perform?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sniegowski 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. Sniegowski. 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Eyelid Closure Surgery with Tarsal Plate Transposition
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Multiple Eyelid Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid Surgery to Help Eye Close (Gold Weight Implant)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
- Tarsorrhaphy
- Canthorrhaphy
- Eyelid Adhesion Surgery
- Eyelid Bump Removal
- Chalazion Excision
- Eyelid Cyst Removal
- Lagophthalmos correction
- Gold weight eyelid implant
- Upper eyelid load
- Eyelid closure surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
- 67882: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy; with transposition of tarsal plate
- 67805: Excision of chalazion; multiple, different lids
- 67961: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to one-fourth of lid margin
- 67801: Excision of chalazion; multiple, same lid
- 67912: Correction of lagophthalmos, with implantation of upper eyelid lid load (eg, gold weight)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Eye Removal with Implant
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
- Ocular Enucleation
- Artificial Eye Implant
- Eye Prosthesis Surgery
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
- 65105: Enucleation of eye; with implant, muscles attached to implant
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Tear Duct Obstruction Removal
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
- Lacrimal Passage Clearance
- Dacryolith Removal
- Tear Duct Stone Removal
- Eye Foreign Body Removal (Tear Duct)
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
- 68530: Removal of foreign body or dacryolith, lacrimal passages
Also known as:
- Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
- Electrosurgery for Eyelashes
CPT Codes:
- 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Eye Socket Decompression Surgery
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
- Orbital Decompression
- Eye Socket Bone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
- 67414: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of bone for decompression
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plastic Repair
- Canaliculi repair
- Lacrimal canaliculus reconstruction
- Tear duct surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68700: Plastic repair of canaliculi
Also known as:
- Eyelid Reconstruction (Second Stage)
- Full thickness eyelid repair
- Tarsoconjunctival flap
- Eyelid surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67975: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; second stage
Also known as:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial mole removal
- Eyelid lesion excision
- Lip lesion removal
- Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
- 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
- Head Artery Biopsy
- Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
- Temporal Artery Tie-Off
CPT Codes:
- 37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery
Does Dr. Sniegowski accept my insurance?
Dr. Sniegowski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sniegowski accept in Leawood, KS?
Dr. Sniegowski in Leawood, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Missouri
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sniegowski's office located?
What is Dr. Sniegowski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sniegowski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033360094.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sniegowski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sniegowski
What is Dr. Matthew Sniegowski's specialty?
Dr. Sniegowski is a Ophthalmologist near Leawood, KS. 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. Sniegowski to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Sniegowski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sniegowski is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, Saint Luke's East Hospital, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Mercy Hospital Springfield, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute 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 Matthew Sniegowski accepting new patients in Leawood, KS?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Sniegowski is accepting new patients at this time.
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