Dr. Stephen Winkler, MD
Des Plaines, IL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Winkler, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Des Plaines, IL?
Dr. Stephen Winkler, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Des Plaines, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Winkler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Winkler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Winkler’s office at (847) 299-5501.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Winkler?
Dr. Stephen Winkler, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Winkler empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brow Lift, Cosmetic Surgery-Eyes, Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty, Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery, Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Des Plaines/IL community, Dr. Winkler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Winkler speak?
Dr. Winkler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Winkler treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Winkler 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. Winkler. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Other Eye Disorder
- Various Eye Conditions
- Miscellaneous Eye Problems
- Uncommon Eye Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Blockage
- Tears
- Blocked tear duct
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
- Tear drainage blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04223: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, bilateral
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Neoplasm
- Soft Tissue Growth
- Uncertain Soft Tissue Mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D481: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
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
What procedures does Dr. Winkler perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Winkler 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. Winkler. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Chalazion Removal
- Upper Eyelid Lift
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Anesthesia
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Upper Blepharoplasty
- Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Chalazion Surgery
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 15822: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid;
- 67961: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to one-fourth of lid margin
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Tear Duct Balloon Dilation
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
- Nasolacrimal Duct Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Ballooning
- Tear Duct Probing with Balloon
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
- 68816: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with transluminal balloon catheter dilation
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
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:
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
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:
- Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
- Eye Socket Fracture Surgery
- Blowout Fracture Repair
- Orbital Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 21390: Open treatment of orbital floor blowout fracture; periorbital approach, with alloplastic or other implant
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Winkler accept my insurance?
Dr. Winkler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 299-5501 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Winkler accept in Des Plaines, IL?
Dr. Winkler in Des Plaines, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Winkler's office located?
What is Dr. Winkler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Winkler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104158591.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Winkler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Winkler
What is Dr. Stephen Winkler's specialty?
Dr. Winkler is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Des Plaines, IL. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Winkler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Winkler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Winkler is affiliated with Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General 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 Stephen Winkler accepting new patients in Des Plaines, IL?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Winkler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Winkler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Winkler's office at (847) 299-5501 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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