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Dr. Joshua Schliesser, MD
St George, UT
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schliesser, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in St George, UT?
Dr. Joshua Schliesser, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in St George, UT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schliesser is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schliesser’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schliesser’s office at (435) 656-2020.
What languages does Dr. Schliesser speak?
Dr. Schliesser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Schliesser treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Schliesser 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. Schliesser. 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:
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Alternating Walleye
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Vertical Strabismus
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- 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
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5052: Exophoria
- H5051: Esophoria
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Drusen
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Trochlear Nerve Palsy
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Fourth nerve palsy
- Fourth cranial nerve paralysis
- Superior oblique palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4912: Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, left eye
- H4911: Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, right eye
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
Also known as:
- Eye and Vision Examination with Abnormal Findings
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Eye Exam with Issues
- Abnormal Vision Test
- Eye Doctor Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0101: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings
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 Dr. Schliesser perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Schliesser 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. Schliesser. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery with Posterior Fixation
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Crossed Eyes
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Eye Muscle Recession Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Posterior Fixation Strabismus Repair
- Strabismus surgery
- Vertical eye muscle surgery
- Crossed eyes correction surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (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)
- 67334: Strabismus surgery by posterior fixation suture technique, with or without muscle recession (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67316: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 or more vertical muscles (excluding superior oblique)
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
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)
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
Does Dr. Schliesser accept my insurance?
Dr. Schliesser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (435) 656-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schliesser accept in St George, UT?
Dr. Schliesser in St George, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
California Foundation for Medical Care
Cambia (Regence)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
IHC / SelectHealth
Medicare
Molina
State of Utah
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schliesser's office located?
Dr. Joshua Schliesser's Practice 2
1100 Canyon View Dr Ste G
Santa Clara, UT 84765
(435) 674-3502
What is Dr. Schliesser's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schliesser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235440470.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schliesser?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schliesser
What is Dr. Joshua Schliesser's specialty?
Dr. Schliesser is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near St George, UT. 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. Contact Dr. Schliesser to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Schliesser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schliesser is affiliated with St. George Regional Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Joshua Schliesser accepting new patients in St George, UT?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Schliesser is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Schliesser offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schliesser's office at (435) 656-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Schliesser?
Please contact Dr. Schliesser's office at (435) 656-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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