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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brown, Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX?
Dr. Karen Brown, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brown is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown’s office at (512) 458-2141.
What languages does Dr. Brown speak?
Dr. Brown and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brown treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Brown 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. Brown. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Turning Outward
- Blepharospasm
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Chalazion
- Eyelid Turning Inward
- Chalazion on Right Lower Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Everted Eyelid
- Eyelid Eversion
- Senile Ectropion
- Spastic Ectropion
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
- Meibomian cyst
- Eyelid cyst
- Stye-like bump
- Inverted Eyelid
- Eyelid Inversion
- Senile Entropion
- Spastic Entropion
- Right Lower Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Lower Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Lower Eyelid
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02135: Senile ectropion of left lower eyelid
- H02132: Senile ectropion of right lower eyelid
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02422: Myogenic ptosis of left eyelid
- H02421: Myogenic ptosis of right eyelid
- G245: Blepharospasm
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
- H0015: Chalazion left lower eyelid
- H02032: Senile entropion of right lower eyelid
- H0012: Chalazion right lower eyelid
- H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
- H02035: Senile entropion of left lower eyelid
- H02412: Mechanical ptosis of left eyelid
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Right-Sided Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Right Facial Twitch
- Involuntary Right Facial Contractions
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5131: Clonic hemifacial spasm, right
Also known as:
- Left Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Left Facial Twitch
- Left Facial Muscle Spasm
- Left Side Facial Tic
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
Also known as:
- Protruding Eyes
- Eye Disease
- Bulging Eyes', 'Exophthalmos', 'Grave's Ophthalmopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H05243: Constant exophthalmos, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Brown perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Brown 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. Brown. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Chalazion Removal
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Entropion Repair with Suture
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Ptosis Repair
- Blepharoptosis Correction
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Ptosis Correction
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Suture Entropion Correction
- Inward-Turning Eyelid Surgery
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
CPT Codes:
- 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67921: Repair of entropion; suture
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Eyelid Ectropion Repair
- Ectropion Surgery
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Fix
CPT Codes:
- 67914: Repair of ectropion; suture
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:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Midface Flap Reconstruction
- Zygomaticofacial Flap
- Cheek Flap Surgery
- Midface Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15730: Midface flap (ie, zygomaticofacial flap) with preservation of vascular pedicle(s)
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Brown accept my insurance?
Dr. Brown accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 458-2141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brown accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Brown in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brown's office located?
Dr. Karen Brown's Primary Practice
3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 120
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 458-2141
What is Dr. Brown's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285130856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brown?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brown
What is Dr. Karen Brown's specialty?
Dr. Brown is a Ophthalmologist near Austin, TX. 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. Brown to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karen Brown affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brown is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, Ascension Seton Medical Center - Austin, TX, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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 Karen Brown accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Karen Brown is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Brown offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (512) 458-2141 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Brown?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (512) 458-2141 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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