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Dr. Kathryn Winkler, MD

Dr. Kathryn Winkler, MD

Des Plaines, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Winkler, Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL?

    Dr. Kathryn Winkler, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Des Plaines, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Winkler is fluent in English, Polish, 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. Kathryn Winkler, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist 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, Eyelid 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

    • Polish

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Winkler treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, 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
    • Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
    • Eyelid Turning Inward
    • Eyelid Turning Outward
    • Chalazion on Right Lower Eyelid
    • Chalazion
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
    • Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
    • Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
    • Inverted Eyelid
    • Eyelid Inversion
    • Senile Entropion
    • Spastic Entropion
    • Everted Eyelid
    • Eyelid Eversion
    • Senile Ectropion
    • Spastic Ectropion
    • Right Lower Eyelid Cyst
    • Meibomian Cyst on Lower Lid
    • Blocked Gland Right Lower Eyelid
    • Meibomian cyst
    • Eyelid cyst
    • Stye-like bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H02401: Unspecified ptosis of right eyelid
    • H02402: Unspecified ptosis of left eyelid
    • H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
    • H02032: Senile entropion of right lower eyelid
    • H02132: Senile ectropion of right lower eyelid
    • H0012: Chalazion right lower eyelid
    • H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid

    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:

    • 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 (Overactive Thyroid)
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
    • Overactive Thyroid
    • Thyrotoxicosis
    • High Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
    • E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Bilateral Brow Ptosis
    • Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
    • Eyebrow Droop

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Blocked tear duct
    • Tears
    • Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
    • Dacryostenosis
    • Tear duct blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04551: Acquired stenosis of right nasolacrimal duct

    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:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C441122: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthus

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Tearing from Poor Drainage
    • Tears
    • Blocked Tear Duct
    • Tear Duct Obstruction
    • Poor Tear Drainage
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04221: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, right side

    What procedures does Dr. Winkler perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, 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)
    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
    • Lower Eyelid Lift with Fat Removal
    • Eyelid Retraction Correction
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair
    • Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
    • Eyelid Reconstruction
    • Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
    • Lower Blepharoplasty
    • Eye Bag Removal
    • Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty
    • Eyelid retraction repair
    • Lower eyelid retraction surgery
    • Fix pulled back eyelid

    CPT Codes:

    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 67966: 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; over one-fourth of lid margin
    • 15821: Blepharoplasty, Lower Eyelid; With Extensive Herniated Fat Pad
    • 67911: Correction of lid retraction

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent

    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:

    • Tear Duct Probing
    • Lacrimal Duct Probing
    • Tear Duct Irrigation
    • Unblocking Tear Duct

    CPT Codes:

    • 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation

    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

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery
    • Lip Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    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:

    • Tear Duct Surgery (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
    • Endoscopic Tear Duct Opening
    • Nasal Endoscopy for Tear Duct

    CPT Codes:

    • 31239: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with dacryocystorhinostomy

    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

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Winkler's office located?

    Dr. Kathryn Winkler's Primary Practice

    940 Lee St

    Des Plaines, IL 60016

    (847) 299-5501

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    Dr. Kathryn Winkler's Practice 2

    963 N 129th Infantry Dr Ste 110

    Joliet, IL 60435

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    Dr. Kathryn Winkler's Practice 3

    1604 W Central Rd

    Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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    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 1043586522.

    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. Kathryn Winkler's specialty?

    Dr. Winkler is a Ophthalmologist near Des Plaines, IL. 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. Winkler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kathryn 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 Kathryn Winkler accepting new patients in Des Plaines, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Kathryn Winkler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathryn 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.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Winkler?

    Please contact Dr. Winkler's office at (847) 299-5501 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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