Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yannis, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Rex Yannis, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yannis graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Ophthalmology; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Ophthalmology; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Internal Medicine. Dr. Yannis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yannis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yannis’s office.
Where did Dr. Yannis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Ophthalmology; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Ophthalmology; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Internal Medicine | Medical College of Georgia Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | Texas A&M University
Is Dr. Yannis board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Rex Yannis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Yannis speak?
Dr. Yannis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Yannis treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Yannis 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. Yannis. 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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Drooping Right Eyebrow
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Right brow ptosis
- Sagging right eyebrow
- Right eyebrow droop
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02411: Mechanical ptosis of right eyelid
- H57811: Brow ptosis, right
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02412: Mechanical ptosis of left eyelid
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
- Eyelid Disorder
- Bilateral Brow Ptosis
- Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
- Eyebrow Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Yannis perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Yannis 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. Yannis. 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)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Ptosis Repair
- Blepharoptosis Correction
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Dilation
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Lacrimal Punctum Dilation
- Tear Duct Widening
- Punctal Dilation
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68801: Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
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)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
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
Does Dr. Yannis accept my insurance?
Dr. Yannis 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. Yannis accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Yannis in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Yannis' office located?
What is Dr. Yannis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yannis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417007691.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yannis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yannis
What is Dr. Rex Yannis's specialty?
Dr. Yannis is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Chattanooga, TN. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Yannis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rex Yannis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yannis is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, Union General Hospital - Blairsville, GA, Piedmont Atlanta 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 Rex Yannis accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Rex Yannis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rex Yannis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yannis's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rex Yannis?
Please contact Dr. Yannis's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rex Yannis have?
Dr. Rex Yannis is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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