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Dr. James Huffman, MD

London, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Huffman, Ophthalmologist in London, KY?

    Dr. James Huffman, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in London, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Huffman graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr. Huffman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Huffman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Huffman’s office at (606) 877-1877.

    Where did Dr. Huffman go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Huffman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Huffman treat?

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H259: Unspecified age-related cataract

    Also known as:

    • Fuchs' Dystrophy
    • Endothelial corneal dystrophy
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
    • Fuchs' dystrophy
    • Fuchs endothelial dystrophy
    • Corneal endothelial disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
    • H18511: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, right eye
    • H18512: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, left eye

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z947: Corneal transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Herpes Eye Infection
    • Herpes Simplex
    • Herpes Keratitis
    • Ocular Herpes
    • Corneal Herpes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B0052: Herpesviral keratitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18232: Secondary corneal edema, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Swelling from Another Condition
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Secondary Corneal Edema
    • Corneal Hydrops
    • Swollen Cornea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18231: Secondary corneal edema, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Corneal Dystrophies
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Genetic Corneal Disorders
    • Inherited Corneal Conditions
    • Familial Eye Dystrophies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18593: Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral

    Does Dr. Huffman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Huffman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 877-1877 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Huffman accept in London, KY?

    Dr. Huffman in London, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Kentucky

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Huffman's office located?

    Dr. James Huffman's Primary Practice

    100 Fortress Properties St Ste 1

    London, KY 40741

    (606) 877-1877

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    Dr. James Huffman's Practice 2

    161 Citizens Ln

    Hazard, KY 41701

    (606) 877-1877

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    Dr. James Huffman's Practice 3

    1848 S US Highway 421

    Harlan, KY 40831

    (606) 573-6928

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

    Dr. Huffman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609282375.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huffman?

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

    What is Dr. James Huffman's specialty?

    Dr. Huffman is a Ophthalmologist near London, KY. 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. Huffman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Huffman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Huffman is affiliated with Baptist Health Richmond 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 James Huffman accepting new patients in London, KY?

    Yes, Dr. James Huffman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Huffman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Huffman's office at (606) 877-1877 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Huffman?

    Please contact Dr. Huffman's office at (606) 877-1877 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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