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Who is Dr. Houston Iii, Ophthalmologist in Orlando, FL?
Dr. Samuel Houston Iii, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Orlando, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Houston Iii is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Houston Iii’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houston Iii’s office at (407) 849-9621.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Houston Iii?
Dr. Samuel Houston Iii, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Houston Iii empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Orlando/FL community, Dr. Houston Iii is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Houston Iii speak?
Dr. Houston Iii and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Houston Iii treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Houston Iii 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. Houston Iii. 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
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Nonexudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
- H353122: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, intermediate dry stage
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353212: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- CRVO
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113213: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Houston Iii perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Houston Iii 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. Houston Iii. 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
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Does Dr. Houston Iii accept my insurance?
Dr. Houston Iii accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (407) 849-9621 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Houston Iii accept in Orlando, FL?
Dr. Houston Iii in Orlando, FL 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
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Devoted Health
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Houston Iii's office located?
Dr. Samuel Houston Iii's Primary Practice
95 Columbia St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 849-9621
What is Dr. Houston Iii's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Houston Iii's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851533236.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houston Iii?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Houston Iii
What is Dr. Samuel Houston Iii's specialty?
Dr. Houston Iii is a Ophthalmologist near Orlando, FL. 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. Houston Iii to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samuel Houston Iii affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Houston Iii is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, AdventHealth Altamonte Springs. 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
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Is Samuel Houston Iii accepting new patients in Orlando, FL?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Houston Iii is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Houston Iii offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Houston Iii's office at (407) 849-9621 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Houston Iii?
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