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Who is Dr. Meirick, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Pleasant Hill, IA?
Dr. Thomas Meirick, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Pleasant Hill, IA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Meirick is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meirick’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meirick’s office at (952) 888-5800.
What languages does Dr. Meirick speak?
Dr. Meirick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Meirick typically treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Meirick 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. Meirick. 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
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
What procedures does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Meirick typically perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Meirick 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. Meirick. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
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)
- 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
Also known as:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
Does Dr. Meirick accept my insurance?
Dr. Meirick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (952) 888-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meirick accept in Pleasant Hill, IA?
Dr. Meirick in Pleasant Hill, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Meirick's office located?
Dr. Thomas Meirick's Primary Practice
5900 E University Ave Ste 202
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(952) 888-5800
What is Dr. Meirick's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meirick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417448408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meirick?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meirick
What is Dr. Thomas Meirick's specialty?
Dr. Meirick is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Pleasant Hill, IA.
What does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Thomas Meirick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meirick is affiliated with St. Anthony Regional 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 Thomas Meirick accepting new patients in Pleasant Hill, IA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Meirick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Meirick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meirick's office at (952) 888-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Meirick?
Please contact Dr. Meirick's office at (952) 888-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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