Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abrams, Ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL?
Dr. Jody Abrams, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Sarasota, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Abrams graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Abrams is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abrams’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abrams’s office at (941) 921-5335.
Where did Dr. Abrams go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: OCULOPLASTICS AND NEUROPHTHALMOLOGY, ST. JOHN HOSPITAL, WARREN, MI | Oculoplastics/Neuro-ophthalmology - St. John Macomb, Warren, MI
Residency: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Abrams board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Jody Abrams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Abrams speak?
Dr. Abrams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Abrams treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Abrams 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. Abrams. 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:
- Double Vision
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Damage from Lack of Blood Flow
- Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
- Optic Disc Disorder
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Eye Stroke
- AION
- Optic Nerve Infarction
- Optic Nerve Stroke
- Lack of Blood Flow to Optic Nerve
- Papilledema with intracranial pressure
- Optic disc edema from high ICP
- Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
- Optic nerve head anomaly
- Optic disc problem
- Disorder of the optic nerve head
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47012: Ischemic optic neuropathy, left eye
- H47011: Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye
- H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
- H47013: Ischemic optic neuropathy, bilateral
- H47393: Other disorders of optic disc, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Esotropia
- Walleye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blind Spots in Left Vision Field
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Left-sided visual field defect
- left homonymous hemianopsia
- left vision loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53462: Homonymous bilateral field defects, left side
Also known as:
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Convergence disorder
- Eye teaming problem
- Near vision difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5111: Convergence insufficiency
What procedures does Dr. Abrams perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Abrams 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. Abrams. 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 (Ptosis Surgery)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
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:
- 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:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
- Head Artery Biopsy
- Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
- Temporal Artery Tie-Off
CPT Codes:
- 37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery
Does Dr. Abrams accept my insurance?
Dr. Abrams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 921-5335 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abrams accept in Sarasota, FL?
Dr. Abrams in Sarasota, 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)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abrams' office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
What is Dr. Abrams's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abrams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942229844.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abrams?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abrams
What is Dr. Jody Abrams's specialty?
Dr. Abrams is a Ophthalmologist near Sarasota, FL. 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. Abrams to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jody Abrams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abrams is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Jody Abrams accepting new patients in Sarasota, FL?
Yes, Dr. Jody Abrams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jody Abrams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abrams's office at (941) 921-5335 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jody Abrams?
Please contact Dr. Abrams's office at (941) 921-5335 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jody Abrams have?
Dr. Jody Abrams is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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