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Dr. Eric Higgins, MD
Maysville, KY
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Higgins, Retina Specialist in Maysville, KY?
Dr. Eric Higgins, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Maysville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Higgins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgins’s office at (606) 759-5341.
Is Dr. Higgins board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Eric Higgins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Higgins speak?
Dr. Higgins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Higgins typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Higgins 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. Higgins. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
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
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Higgins typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Higgins 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. Higgins. 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
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
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:
- 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. Higgins accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Higgins' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Higgins' office located?
Dr. Eric Higgins' Primary Practice
1360 Medical Park Dr
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-5341
What is Dr. Higgins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790814556.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higgins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higgins
What is Dr. Eric Higgins's specialty?
Dr. Higgins is a Retina Specialist near Maysville, KY.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Eric Higgins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Higgins is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Eric Higgins accepting new patients in Maysville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Eric Higgins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Higgins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office at (606) 759-5341 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Higgins?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office at (606) 759-5341 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Higgins have?
Dr. Eric Higgins is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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