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Who is Dr. Michaelos, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Largo, FL?
Dr. Louis Michaelos, DO is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Largo, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Michaelos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Michaelos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Michaelos’s office at (561) 500-2020.
What languages does Dr. Michaelos speak?
Dr. Michaelos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Michaelos treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Michaelos 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. Michaelos. 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
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Michaelos perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Michaelos 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. Michaelos. 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Cataract surgery
- intraocular lens implantation
- phacoemulsification
- IOL implant
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)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66988: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Complex Cataract Surgery with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
- Advanced Cataract Removal
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation for Cataract
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
- 66987: 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; with 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
Does Dr. Michaelos accept my insurance?
Dr. Michaelos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 500-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Michaelos accept in Largo, FL?
Dr. Michaelos in Largo, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Multiplan
Point32Health
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Michaelos' office located?
Dr. Louis Michaelos' Primary Practice
1030 West Bay Dr Ste 200
Largo, FL 33770
(561) 500-2020
Dr. Louis Michaelos' Practice 2
2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
What is Dr. Michaelos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Michaelos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326453267.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michaelos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Michaelos
What is Dr. Louis Michaelos's specialty?
Dr. Michaelos is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Largo, FL. 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. Michaelos to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Louis Michaelos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Michaelos is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: HCA Florida Largo West 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 Louis Michaelos accepting new patients in Largo, FL?
Yes, Dr. Louis Michaelos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louis Michaelos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Michaelos's office at (561) 500-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louis Michaelos?
Please contact Dr. Michaelos's office at (561) 500-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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