Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Siegfried, Glaucoma Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Siegfried?
Dr. Carla Siegfried, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Glaucoma Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Siegfried empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Glaucoma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Siegfried is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Siegfried go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Ophthalmology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp, Internal Medicine | University Of Illinois | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo | University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Siegfried board certified as a Glaucoma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Carla Siegfried, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Siegfried speak?
Dr. Siegfried and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Siegfried typically treat?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Siegfried 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. Siegfried. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
What procedures does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Siegfried typically perform?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Siegfried 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. Siegfried. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
- 65820: Goniotomy
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:
- Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
- Eye Pressure Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery
Does Dr. Siegfried accept my insurance?
Dr. Siegfried accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-3937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Siegfried accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Siegfried in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Siegfried's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Siegfried affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Siegfried has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Siegfried's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Siegfried's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457379133.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Siegfried?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Siegfried