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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cox, Retina Specialist in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Jacob Cox, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cox is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cox’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cox’s office at (865) 588-0811.
What languages does Dr. Cox speak?
Dr. Cox and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cox treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Cox 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. Cox. 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:
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Retinal Detachment with Single Break
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with One Tear
- Single Break Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
- H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye
- H33011: Retinal detachment with single break, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
Also known as:
- Macular Hole
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Hole
- Foveal Hole
- Macular Cyst
- Macular Pseudohole
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
What procedures does Dr. Cox perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Cox 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. Cox. 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Eye Drug Implant with Vitreous Removal
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Scleral Buckling Surgery
- Retinal Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Intravitreal Implant
- Vitreous Removal and Drug Delivery
- Ganciclovir Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67107: Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling procedure), including, when performed, implant, cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and drainage of subretinal fluid
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 67027: Implantation of intravitreal drug delivery system (eg, ganciclovir implant), includes concomitant removal of vitreous
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation
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
Does Dr. Cox accept my insurance?
Dr. Cox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 588-0811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cox accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Cox in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Centene
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cox's office located?
Dr. Jacob Cox's Primary Practice
1342 Old Weisgarber Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 588-0811
What is Dr. Cox's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811387061.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cox?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cox
What is Dr. Jacob Cox's specialty?
Dr. Cox is a Retina Specialist near Knoxville, TN. 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. Cox to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jacob Cox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cox is affiliated with The University of Tennessee Medical Center 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 Jacob Cox accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Jacob Cox is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jacob Cox offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cox's office at (865) 588-0811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jacob Cox?
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