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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wildes, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Michael Wildes, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wildes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wildes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wildes’s office at (303) 436-4949.
What languages does Dr. Wildes speak?
Dr. Wildes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wildes treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Wildes 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. Wildes. 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
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
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:
- 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:
- Keratoconus
- Corneal Disorder
- Conical cornea
- KC
- Corneal thinning disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
Also known as:
- Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Clouding
- Corneal Haze
- Corneal Leukoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H179: Unspecified corneal scar and opacity
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cataract
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type (Other Sites)
- Tumor of unknown nature (other locations)
- Lesion of unknown behavior (various sites)
- Indeterminate mass (other body parts)
ICD-10 Codes:
- D4989: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other specified sites
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
Also known as:
- Inflamed Cornea
- Corneal Disorder
- Keratitis
- Corneal Infection
- Eye Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H168: Other keratitis
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Wildes perform as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Wildes 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. Wildes' office.
Does Dr. Wildes accept my insurance?
Dr. Wildes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 436-4949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wildes accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Wildes in Aurora, CO 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 Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Denver Health Medical Plan
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
PacificSource
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Where is Dr. Wildes' office located?
What is Dr. Wildes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wildes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396163929.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wildes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wildes
What is Dr. Michael Wildes's specialty?
Dr. Wildes is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Aurora, CO. 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. Wildes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Wildes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wildes is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado 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 Michael Wildes accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Michael Wildes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Wildes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wildes's office at (303) 436-4949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Wildes?
Please contact Dr. Wildes's office at (303) 436-4949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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