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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lissner, Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Gary Lissner, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lissner completed his residency at Northwestern Mem Hosp, Ophthalmology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lissner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lissner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lissner’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lissner?
Dr. Gary Lissner, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lissner empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Lissner is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Lissner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Northwestern Mem Hosp, Ophthalmology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity
Is Dr. Lissner board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Gary Lissner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Lissner speak?
Dr. Lissner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lissner treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lissner 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. Lissner. 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:
- Eyelid Disorder
- Baggy Eyelids
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Chalazion
- Droopy Eyelid
- Blepharospasm
- Chalazion on Right Lower Eyelid
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Problems
- Eyelid Conditions
- Blepharitis
- Stye
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
- Meibomian cyst
- Eyelid cyst
- Stye-like bump
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Right Lower Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Lower Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Lower Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
- H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
- H02402: Unspecified ptosis of left eyelid
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02401: Unspecified ptosis of right eyelid
- G245: Blepharospasm
- H0015: Chalazion left lower eyelid
- H02422: Myogenic ptosis of left eyelid
- H0012: Chalazion right lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Other Eye Disorder
- Eye Disease
- Various Eye Conditions
- Miscellaneous Eye Problems
- Uncommon Eye Disorders
- Eye Conditions
- Vision Problems
- Orbital Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
- H0589: Other disorders of orbit
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
- Eyelid Disorder
- MGD
- Blocked Eyelid Glands
- Oil Gland Dysfunction of Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02889: Meibomian gland dysfunction of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
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:
- Visual Field Defects
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does Dr. Lissner perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lissner 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. Lissner. 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Chalazion Removal
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Multiple Eyelid Chalazion Removal
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Chalazion Excision
- Eyelid Cyst Removal
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67801: Excision of chalazion; multiple, same lid
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing
- Lacrimal Duct Probing
- Tear Duct Irrigation
- Unblocking Tear Duct
CPT Codes:
- 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation
Also known as:
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
CPT Codes:
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
- Orbitotomy without bone removal
- Orbital exploration
- Eye socket biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Facial Wound Repair
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
CPT Codes:
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial mole removal
- Eyelid lesion excision
- Lip lesion removal
- Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
- 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Lissner accept my insurance?
Dr. Lissner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lissner accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Lissner in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lissner's office located?
What is Dr. Lissner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lissner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528086600.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lissner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lissner
What is Dr. Gary Lissner's specialty?
Dr. Lissner is a Ophthalmologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Lissner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gary Lissner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lissner is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial 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 Gary Lissner accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Gary Lissner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Lissner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lissner's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Lissner?
Please contact Dr. Lissner's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Lissner have?
Dr. Gary Lissner is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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