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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. 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 a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Can typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Astigmatism
- Nearsightedness
- Farsightedness
- Unequal Vision
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
- Eye Curvature Problem
- Anisometropia
- Different Eye Prescriptions
- Vision Disparity
ICD-10 Codes:
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
- H52203: Unspecified astigmatism, bilateral
- H5231: Anisometropia
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:
- Esotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Can typically perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Can 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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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.
What does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Basak Can affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Can is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Mercy Kansas City Adele Hall Campus. 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
When to see a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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