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Dr. Kathryn Shmunes, MD

Jacksonville, FL

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    Who is Dr. Shmunes, Ophthalmologist in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Kathryn Shmunes, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Shmunes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shmunes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shmunes’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Shmunes speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shmunes treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shmunes 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. Shmunes. 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
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage

    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:

    • 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:

    • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • MGD
    • Blocked eyelid glands
    • Eyelid oil gland problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02882: Meibomian gland dysfunction right lower eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Benign Choroid Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Eye Disease
    • Non-cancerous choroid growth
    • Benign choroidal neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D3132: Benign neoplasm of left choroid
    • D3131: Benign neoplasm of right choroid

    Also known as:

    • Sjogren's Syndrome with Dry Eyes
    • Sjogren's Syndrome
    • Sjögren syndrome
    • Sjögren's Keratoconjunctivitis
    • Dry Eye Disease from Sjogren's', 'Sjogren's Affecting Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3501: Sjogren syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral

    Does Dr. Shmunes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shmunes 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. Shmunes accept in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Shmunes in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shmunes' office located?

    Dr. Kathryn Shmunes' Primary Practice

    653 W 8th St

    Jacksonville, FL 32209

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    Dr. Kathryn Shmunes' Practice 2

    240 Ponte Vedra Park Dr Ste 2020

    Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

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

    Dr. Shmunes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669855441.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shmunes?

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

    What is Dr. Kathryn Shmunes's specialty?

    Dr. Shmunes is a Ophthalmologist near Jacksonville, FL. 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. Shmunes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kathryn Shmunes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shmunes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Kathryn Shmunes accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Kathryn Shmunes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathryn Shmunes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shmunes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Shmunes?

    Please contact Dr. Shmunes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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