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Dr. Kristiana Neff, MD

Ladson, SC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Neff, Ophthalmologist in Ladson, SC?

    Dr. Kristiana Neff, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Ladson, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Neff is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Neff’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Neff’s office at (843) 797-3676.

    Is Dr. Neff board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kristiana Neff, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Neff speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Neff treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Neff 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. Neff. 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
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H269: Unspecified cataract
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Age-Related Farsightedness
    • Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Presbyopia
    • Aging Eyes
    • Difficulty Reading Up Close
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H524: Presbyopia
    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z947: Corneal transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Preglaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Keratoconus
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Cone-shaped Cornea
    • Corneal Thinning Disorder
    • Bulging Cornea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18623: Keratoconus, unstable, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye

    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:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Dry Eye Disease
    • Chronic Dry Eye
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Neff perform?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Neff 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. Neff. 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 Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
    • Intraocular Lens Repositioning
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
    • Corneal Excision
    • Lamellar Keratectomy
    • Partial Cornea Removal
    • IOL repositioning
    • Lens implant adjustment
    • Eye lens surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
    • 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
    • 66825: Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis, requiring an incision (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Endothelial Corneal Transplant
    • Penetrating Corneal Transplant
    • Keratoplasty
    • Endothelial keratoplasty
    • Corneal graft
    • Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
    • PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
    • Cornea Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
    • 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Exchange
    • IOL Exchange
    • Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
    • Replacement of Eye Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surgery Wound Repair
    • Anterior segment wound revision
    • Eye wound repair
    • Ocular wound revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Conjunctival Lesion
    • Conjunctival Excision
    • Eye Lesion Removal
    • Pterygium Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 68115: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; over 1 cm

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Epithelium Removal
    • Corneal Abrasion
    • Corneal Curettage
    • Eye Surface Scraping

    CPT Codes:

    • 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
    • IOL implant (secondary)
    • Replacement eye lens surgery
    • Artificial lens insertion (secondary)

    CPT Codes:

    • 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal

    Also known as:

    • Cornea Surface Cell Removal with Chelating Agent
    • Corneal debridement with EDTA
    • Removal of corneal surface cells
    • Eye surface treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 65436: Removal of corneal epithelium; with application of chelating agent (eg, EDTA)

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Epilation
    • Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only

    Also known as:

    • Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
    • Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
    • Tear Duct Drug Implant
    • Punctal Implant for Eye Medication

    CPT Codes:

    • 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each

    Does Dr. Neff accept my insurance?

    Dr. Neff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 797-3676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Neff accept in Ladson, SC?

    Dr. Neff in Ladson, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Neff's office located?

    Dr. Kristiana Neff's Primary Practice

    137 Gateway Dr

    Ladson, SC 29456

    (843) 797-3676

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    Dr. Kristiana Neff's Practice 2

    3531 Mary Ader Ave Ste C

    Charleston, SC 29414

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    Dr. Kristiana Neff's Practice 3

    1011 Lake Hunter Cir

    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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

    Dr. Neff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174680409.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Neff?

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

    What is Dr. Kristiana Neff's specialty?

    Dr. Neff is a Ophthalmologist near Ladson, SC. 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. Neff to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristiana Neff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Neff is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, Trident Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Kristiana Neff accepting new patients in Ladson, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Kristiana Neff is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristiana Neff offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Neff's office at (843) 797-3676 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristiana Neff?

    Please contact Dr. Neff's office at (843) 797-3676 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kristiana Neff have?

    Dr. Kristiana Neff is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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