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Dr. Derick Holt, MD, PHD
Fresno, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Holt, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Derick Holt, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Holt graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine. Dr. Holt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Holt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Holt’s office at (559) 486-2000.
Where did Dr. Holt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Utah Sch of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Holt speak?
Dr. Holt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Holt typically treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Holt 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. Holt. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Alternating Walleye
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5052: Exophoria
- H5051: Esophoria
Also known as:
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Holt typically perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Holt 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. Holt. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Strabismus Surgery (Repeat)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Repeat Strabismus Repair
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67331: Strabismus surgery on patient with previous eye surgery or injury that did not involve the extraocular muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Blocked tear duct procedure
- Tear duct irrigation
CPT Codes:
- 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia
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. Holt accept my insurance?
Dr. Holt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 486-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Holt accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Holt in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Asante
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Holt's office located?
What is Dr. Holt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Holt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386886729.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Holt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Holt
What is Dr. Derick Holt's specialty?
Dr. Holt is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Fresno, CA.
What does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions.
Is this Dr. Derick Holt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Holt is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Saint Agnes 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 Derick Holt accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Derick Holt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derick Holt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Holt's office at (559) 486-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derick Holt?
Please contact Dr. Holt's office at (559) 486-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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