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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elitt, Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Matthew Elitt, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Elitt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elitt’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elitt’s office at (314) 362-5000.
What languages does Dr. Elitt speak?
Dr. Elitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Elitt treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Elitt 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. Elitt. 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:
- Other Retinal Detachments
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment with Break
- Retinal Detachment
- Various Detached Retinas
- Unspecified Retinal Detachment
- Atypical Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Tear
- Retinal Tear with Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H338: Other retinal detachments
- H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
- H33001: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, right eye
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
Also known as:
- Horseshoe Retinal Tear
- Retinal Disorder
- U-shaped Retinal Tear
- Flap Retinal Tear
- Retinal Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33311: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, right eye
Also known as:
- Horseshoe Retinal Tear
- Retinal Disorder
- U-shaped Retinal Tear
- Flap Retinal Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33312: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, left eye
What procedures does Dr. Elitt perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Elitt 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. Elitt. 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
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:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Does Dr. Elitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Elitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elitt accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Elitt in Saint Louis, MO 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
California Foundation for Medical Care
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Elitt's office located?
Dr. Matthew Elitt's Primary Practice
517 S Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 362-5000
What is Dr. Elitt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972133262.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elitt
What is Dr. Matthew Elitt's specialty?
Dr. Elitt is a Ophthalmologist near Saint Louis, MO. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Elitt to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Elitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elitt is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph 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 Matthew Elitt accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Elitt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Elitt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elitt's office at (314) 362-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Elitt?
Please contact Dr. Elitt's office at (314) 362-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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