Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Piggott, Retina Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Piggott?
Dr. Kisha Piggott, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Piggott empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Eye Trauma, Macular Disease/Degeneration, Melanoma-Ocular, Retinal Detachment, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Piggott is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Piggott go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Maryland Program
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Piggott speak?
Dr. Piggott and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Piggott typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Piggott 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. Piggott. 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.
Also known as:
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- CME
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Eye Stroke
- CRVO
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Uveal Melanoma
- Eye Cancer
- Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ)
- Choroidal Melanoma
- Intraocular Melanoma
- Cancer of the Choroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- C6932: Malignant neoplasm of left choroid
Also known as:
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Piggott typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Piggott 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. Piggott. 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.
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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
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
Does Dr. Piggott accept my insurance?
Dr. Piggott accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Piggott accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Piggott in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Piggott's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Piggott affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Piggott has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Piggott's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Piggott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316236482.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piggott?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Piggott