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Who is Dr. Budden, Retina Specialist in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Brett Budden, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Budden is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Budden’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Budden’s office at (337) 257-5864.
What languages does Dr. Budden speak?
Dr. Budden and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Budden treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Budden 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. Budden. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Hole
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Nonexudative AMD
- Retinal Hole
- Foveal Hole
- Macular Cyst
- Macular Pseudohole
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353122: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, intermediate dry stage
- H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Which procedures does Dr. Budden perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brett Budden may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Budden's office.
Does Dr. Budden accept my insurance?
Dr. Budden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 257-5864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Budden accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Budden in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Budden's office located?
Dr. Brett Budden's Primary Practice
4740 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 130
Metairie, LA 70001
(337) 257-5864
What is Dr. Budden's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Budden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164797411.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Budden?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Budden
What is Dr. Brett Budden's specialty?
Dr. Budden is a Retina Specialist near Metairie, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Budden to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brett Budden affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Budden is affiliated with East Jefferson General 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 Brett Budden accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. Brett Budden is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brett Budden offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Budden's office at (337) 257-5864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brett Budden?
Please contact Dr. Budden's office at (337) 257-5864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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