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Dr. Basak Can, MD
Kansas City, MO
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Can, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Basak Can, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Can is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Can’s office at (440) 684-1743.
What languages does Dr. Can speak?
Dr. Can and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does Dr. Can treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Can 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. Can. 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:
- Nearsightedness
- Farsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Unequal Vision
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Eye Curvature Problem
- Difficulty Seeing Up Close
- Blurry Near Vision
- Anisometropia
- Different Eye Prescriptions
- Vision Disparity
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
- H52203: Unspecified astigmatism, bilateral
- H5200: Hypermetropia, unspecified eye
- H5231: Anisometropia
Also known as:
- History of Other Specified Condition
- Past medical conditions
- Previous health issues
- History of other diagnoses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87898: Personal history of other specified conditions
Also known as:
- Esotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
Also known as:
- Eye and Vision Examination with Abnormal Findings
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Eye Exam with Issues
- Abnormal Vision Test
- Eye Doctor Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0101: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Retina Disorder in Premature Babies
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- ROP
- Premature Infant Eye Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35103: Retinopathy of prematurity, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Amblyopia
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
Also known as:
- Underweight Child (BMI below 5th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Low BMI for child
- Child underweight
- Pediatric low weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6851: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age
Which procedures does Dr. Can perform as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Basak Can 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. Can's office.
Does Dr. Can accept my insurance?
Dr. Can accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (440) 684-1743 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Can accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Can in Kansas City, MO 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)
Highmark Inc.
Medical Mutual
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Where is Dr. Can's office located?
What is Dr. Can's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Can's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548749237.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Can?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Can
What is Dr. Basak Can's specialty?
Dr. Can is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Kansas City, MO. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Can to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Basak Can affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Can 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 Basak Can accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Basak Can is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Basak Can offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Can's office at (440) 684-1743 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Basak Can?
Please contact Dr. Can's office at (440) 684-1743 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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