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Who is Dr. Caldwell, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Matthew Caldwell, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Caldwell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caldwell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caldwell’s office at (210) 340-1212.
Is Dr. Caldwell board certified as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Caldwell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Caldwell speak?
Dr. Caldwell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Caldwell treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Caldwell 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. Caldwell. 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
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right 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:
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H524: Presbyopia
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- Eye pressure damage
- Optic nerve damage from glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
What procedures does Dr. Caldwell perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Caldwell 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. Caldwell. 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 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Eye Adhesion Release (Posterior Synechiae)
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Synechiolysis
- Posterior Synechiae Lysis
- Iris Adhesion Release
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)
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 65875: Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye, incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid) (separate procedure); posterior synechiae
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:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
Also known as:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Closure Surgery with Tarsal Plate Transposition
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Tarsorrhaphy
- Canthorrhaphy
- Eyelid Adhesion Surgery
- Eyelid Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67882: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy; with transposition of tarsal plate
Also known as:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
Also known as:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
- Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
Also known as:
- Nerve Release Surgery (Microscope)
- Internal Neurolysis
- Microscopic Nerve Release
- Nerve Decompression Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 64727: Internal neurolysis, requiring use of operating microscope (List separately in addition to code for neuroplasty) (Neuroplasty includes external neurolysis)
Does Dr. Caldwell accept my insurance?
Dr. Caldwell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 340-1212 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Caldwell accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Caldwell in San Antonio, TX 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)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Caldwell's office located?
Dr. Matthew Caldwell's Primary Practice
5430 Fredericksburg Rd Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 340-1212
Dr. Matthew Caldwell's Practice 2
1100 Wilford Hall Loop Bldg 4554
Jbsa Lackland, TX 78236
What is Dr. Caldwell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Caldwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669594859.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caldwell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Caldwell
What is Dr. Matthew Caldwell's specialty?
Dr. Caldwell is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near San Antonio, TX. 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. Caldwell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Caldwell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Caldwell is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Matthew Caldwell accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Caldwell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Caldwell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Caldwell's office at (210) 340-1212 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Caldwell?
Please contact Dr. Caldwell's office at (210) 340-1212 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Caldwell have?
Dr. Matthew Caldwell is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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