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Who is Dr. Betts, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Boise, ID?
Dr. Brent Betts, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Boise, ID with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Betts is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Betts’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Betts’s office.
What languages does Dr. Betts speak?
Dr. Betts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Betts treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Betts 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. Betts. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H524: Presbyopia
Also known as:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Betts perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Betts 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. Betts. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Partial Vitreous Removal (Eye Surgery)
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Tear Duct Opening Closure
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
- Anterior Vitrectomy
- Open Sky Vitrectomy
- Eye Gel Removal
- Vitreous Humor Surgery
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Punctal Occlusion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Treatment (Punctal)
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
- 67010: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); subtotal removal with mechanical vitrectomy
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 68760: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by thermocauterization, ligation, or laser surgery
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
Also known as:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Corneal Transplant Surgery
- Penetrating Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
- Penetrating Keratoplasty
- Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
- Eye Surface Transplant
- PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
- Cornea Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
- 65755: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (in pseudophakia)
- 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)
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
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Eye Injection (Anterior Chamber)
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Injection into front of eye
- Anterior chamber injection
- Ocular injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 66020: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); air or liquid
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Conjunctival Lesion
- Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
- Conjunctival Excision
- Eye Lesion Removal
- Pterygium Excision
- Conjunctival Grafting
- Eye Surface Reconstruction
- Extensive Conjunctivoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 68115: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; over 1 cm
- 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement
Also known as:
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
Also known as:
- Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Epilation
- Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
Also known as:
- Cornea Scraping for Infection Test
- Corneal Smear
- Corneal Culture
- Eye Surface Scraping
CPT Codes:
- 65430: Scraping of cornea, diagnostic, for smear and/or culture
Also known as:
- Cornea Lesion Removal (Cryotherapy/Laser)
- Corneal Lesion Destruction
- Photocoagulation of Cornea
- Thermocautery for Corneal Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 65450: Destruction of lesion of cornea by cryotherapy, photocoagulation or thermocauterization
Also known as:
- Cornea Surface Cell Removal with Chelating Agent
- Corneal debridement with EDTA
- Removal of corneal surface cells
- Eye surface treatment
CPT Codes:
- 65436: Removal of corneal epithelium; with application of chelating agent (eg, EDTA)
Does Dr. Betts accept my insurance?
Dr. Betts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Betts accept in Boise, ID?
Dr. Betts in Boise, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross of Idaho
Cambia (Regence)
Community Care Network
HealthComp
IHC / SelectHealth
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Betts' office located?
What is Dr. Betts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Betts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821358490.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Betts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Betts
What is Dr. Brent Betts's specialty?
Dr. Betts is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Boise, ID. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Betts to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brent Betts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Betts is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - Boise 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 Brent Betts accepting new patients in Boise, ID?
Yes, Dr. Brent Betts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brent Betts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Betts's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brent Betts?
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