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Dr. Tara Mcgehee, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mcgehee, Ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Tara Mcgehee, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Mcgehee is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcgehee’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcgehee’s office at (434) 924-5485.

    What languages does Dr. Mcgehee speak?

    Dr. Mcgehee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mcgehee treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcgehee 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. Mcgehee. 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
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H268: Other specified cataract

    Also known as:

    • Keratoconus
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Conical cornea
    • KC
    • Corneal thinning disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral
    • H18601: Keratoconus, unspecified, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Transplant
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Eye Transplant
    • Cornea Graft
    • Keratoplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z947: Corneal transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    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:

    • Conjunctival Disorder
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye surface problem
    • Conjunctiva condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H119: Unspecified disorder of conjunctiva

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Swelling
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Swollen Cornea
    • Corneal Edema
    • Fluid in Cornea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1820: Unspecified corneal edema

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Cornea
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Keratitis
    • Corneal Infection
    • Eye Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H168: Other keratitis

    Also known as:

    • Fuchs' Dystrophy
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Corneal Clouding
    • Corneal Haze
    • Corneal Leukoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H179: Unspecified corneal scar and opacity

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Ulcer
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Eye ulcer
    • Sore on the cornea
    • Corneal abrasion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16002: Unspecified corneal ulcer, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • Pterygium
    • Eye Disease
    • Surfer's Eye', 'Farmer's Eye
    • Wing-shaped Growth on Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H11002: Unspecified pterygium of left eye

    Does Dr. Mcgehee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mcgehee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-5485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mcgehee accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Mcgehee in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Magellan Health Services

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mcgehee's office located?

    Dr. Tara Mcgehee's Primary Practice

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 4

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (434) 924-5485

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    Dr. Tara Mcgehee's Practice 2

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 2

    Charlottesvle, VA 22903

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    What is Dr. Mcgehee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mcgehee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144666512.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcgehee?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcgehee

    What is Dr. Tara Mcgehee's specialty?

    Dr. Mcgehee is a Ophthalmologist near Charlottesville, VA. 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. Mcgehee to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tara Mcgehee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mcgehee is affiliated with Uva University 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 Tara Mcgehee accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Tara Mcgehee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tara Mcgehee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mcgehee's office at (434) 924-5485 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tara Mcgehee?

    Please contact Dr. Mcgehee's office at (434) 924-5485 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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