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Who is Dr. Shatten, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. Julia Shatten, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Anchorage, AK with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shatten is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shatten’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shatten’s office at (608) 263-7171.
What languages does Dr. Shatten speak?
Dr. Shatten and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shatten treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Shatten 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. Shatten. 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
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H524: Presbyopia
Also known as:
- Cloudy Cornea
- Corneal Ulcer
- Keratitis
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Clouding
- Corneal Scarring
- Corneal Opacity
- Eye Ulcer
- Open Sore on Cornea
- Corneal Erosion
- Corneal Inflammation
- Inflamed Cornea
- Eye Surface Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1712: Central corneal opacity, left eye
- H16011: Central corneal ulcer, right eye
- H16143: Punctate keratitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Eye Pain in Right Eye
- Eye Pain in Left Eye
- Eye Disease
- Pain
- Ocular pain right eye
- Sore right eye
- Right eye ache
- Ocular pain left eye
- Sore left eye
- Left eye ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5711: Ocular pain, right eye
- H5712: Ocular pain, 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:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Shatten perform as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Julia Shatten 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. Shatten's office.
Does Dr. Shatten accept my insurance?
Dr. Shatten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 263-7171 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shatten accept in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. Shatten in Anchorage, AK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Assurant
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Moda Health
Premera Blue Cross
State of Alaska
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shatten's office located?
What is Dr. Shatten's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shatten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205330784.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shatten?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shatten
What is Dr. Julia Shatten's specialty?
Dr. Shatten is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Anchorage, AK. 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. Shatten to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Julia Shatten affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shatten is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Julia Shatten accepting new patients in Anchorage, AK?
Yes, Dr. Julia Shatten is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Julia Shatten offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shatten's office at (608) 263-7171 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Julia Shatten?
Please contact Dr. Shatten's office at (608) 263-7171 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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