Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Minkowski, Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC?
What languages does Dr. Minkowski speak?
Dr. Minkowski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Minkowski typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Minkowski 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. Minkowski. 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:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H524: Presbyopia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Minkowski typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Minkowski 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. Minkowski. 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:
- 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
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft
- Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium
- Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
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)
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
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:
- 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:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
Does Dr. Minkowski accept my insurance?
Dr. Minkowski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 365-0555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Minkowski accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Minkowski in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EyeMed
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Minkowski's office located?
Dr. Jonathan Minkowski's Primary Practice
135 S Sharon Amity Rd Ste 100
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-0555
What hospitals are Dr. Minkowski affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Minkowski has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
What is Dr. Minkowski's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Minkowski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265881809.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Minkowski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Minkowski