Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fuller, Ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX?
Where did Dr. Fuller go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Texas Retina Associates, Retina/Vitreous Surgery
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Fuller board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Fuller, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Fuller speak?
Dr. Fuller and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Fuller typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Fuller 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. Fuller. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Fuller typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Fuller 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. Fuller. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Eye Injection (Suprachoroidal Space)
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Suprachoroidal Drug Injection
- Choroidal Space Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67516: Suprachoroidal space injection of pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Does Dr. Fuller accept my insurance?
Dr. Fuller accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 792-0066 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fuller accept in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Fuller in Lubbock, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
BH Management Services
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fuller's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fuller affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fuller has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Retina Specialists
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
What is Dr. Fuller's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fuller's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790830032.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuller?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuller