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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shin, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Afua Shin, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Wausau, WI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shin’s office at (715) 261-8500.
What languages does Dr. Shin speak?
Dr. Shin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shin treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Shin 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. Shin. 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:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Cornea Donor
- Organ Donation
- Eye Donor
- Donating Cornea
- Tissue Donor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z525: Cornea donor
Also known as:
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H524: Presbyopia
Also known as:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
What procedures does Dr. Shin perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Shin 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. Shin. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye 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)
Also known as:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
Does Dr. Shin accept my insurance?
Dr. Shin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 261-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shin accept in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Shin in Wausau, WI 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
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Security Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shin's office located?
What is Dr. Shin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710390331.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shin
What is Dr. Afua Shin's specialty?
Dr. Shin is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Wausau, WI. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Shin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Afua Shin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shin is affiliated with Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital 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 Afua Shin accepting new patients in Wausau, WI?
Yes, Dr. Afua Shin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Afua Shin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shin's office at (715) 261-8500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Afua Shin?
Please contact Dr. Shin's office at (715) 261-8500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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