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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mehner, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Lauren Mehner, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mehner is currently affiliated with Childrens Hospital Colorado. Dr. Mehner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mehner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mehner’s office at (720) 777-1234.
What languages does Dr. Mehner speak?
Dr. Mehner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Mehner typically treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Mehner 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. Mehner. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Esotropia
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Inward Turning Eye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
Also known as:
- Retina Disorder in Premature Babies
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- ROP
- Premature Infant Eye Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35103: Retinopathy of prematurity, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Down Syndrome
- Trisomy 21
- Mongolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Mehner typically perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Mehner 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. Mehner. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
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:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Treatment for Infants
- ROP Treatment
- Infant Retinopathy Therapy
- Photocoagulation for ROP
- Cryotherapy for ROP
CPT Codes:
- 67229: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy, 1 or more sessions, preterm infant (less than 37 weeks gestation at birth), performed from birth up to 1 year of age (eg, retinopathy of prematurity), photocoagulation or cryotherapy
Also known as:
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
Does Dr. Mehner accept my insurance?
Dr. Mehner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 777-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mehner accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Mehner in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mehner's office located?
What is Dr. Mehner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mehner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285020685.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mehner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mehner
What is Dr. Lauren Mehner's specialty?
Dr. Mehner is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Aurora, CO.
What does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions.
Is this Dr. Lauren Mehner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mehner 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 Lauren Mehner accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Mehner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Mehner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mehner's office at (720) 777-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Mehner?
Please contact Dr. Mehner's office at (720) 777-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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