Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lacayo, Ophthalmologist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Gaston Lacayo, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lacayo completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), The Cornea Society, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS), American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO),, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and The Cornea Society, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS. Dr. Lacayo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lacayo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lacayo’s office at (305) 598-2020.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lacayo?
Dr. Gaston Lacayo, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lacayo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Corneal Disease, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Keratoconus, Keratoconus/Corneal Cross-Linking(CXL), Laser Refractive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Miami/FL community, Dr. Lacayo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Lacayo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Residency: Rush University Medical Center
Medical School: Duke University | Ponce School of Medicine - Puerto Rico
What languages does Dr. Lacayo speak?
Dr. Lacayo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lacayo treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lacayo 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. Lacayo. 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
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
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:
- 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:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
What procedures does Dr. Lacayo perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lacayo 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. Lacayo. 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
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Corneal Puncture Procedure
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Anterior Corneal Puncture
- Corneal Erosion Treatment
- Eye Surface Puncture
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)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 65600: Multiple punctures of anterior cornea (eg, for corneal erosion, tattoo)
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:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
Also known as:
- Corneal Epithelium Removal
- Corneal Abrasion
- Corneal Curettage
- Eye Surface Scraping
CPT Codes:
- 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)
Also known as:
- Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
- Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
- Ocular Surface Repair
- Cornea Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers
Does Dr. Lacayo accept my insurance?
Dr. Lacayo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 598-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lacayo accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Lacayo in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medica HealthCare
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lacayo's office located?
Dr. Gaston Lacayo's Primary Practice
8940 N Kendall Dr Ste 400E
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 598-2020
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 15 reviews
Office Experience
99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Gaston Lacayo an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Lacayo has been rated and reviewed by 15 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Lacayo, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Professional Member
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
Professional Member
The Cornea Society, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS)
Professional Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO),
Professional Member
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
Professional Member
The Cornea Society, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS
Professional Member
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor
Medical Society
What is Dr. Lacayo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lacayo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902937923.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lacayo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lacayo
What is Dr. Gaston Lacayo's specialty?
Dr. Lacayo is a Ophthalmologist near Miami, FL. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Lacayo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gaston Lacayo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lacayo is affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami, West Kendall Baptist Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Gaston Lacayo accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Gaston Lacayo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gaston Lacayo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lacayo's office at (305) 598-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gaston Lacayo?
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