Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lao, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN?
What languages does Dr. Lao speak?
Dr. Lao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does a Neuro-ophthalmologist like Dr. Lao typically treat?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Lao 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. Lao. 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:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Atrophy
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
What procedures does a Neuro-ophthalmologist like Dr. Lao typically perform?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Lao 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. Lao. 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
Does Dr. Lao accept my insurance?
Dr. Lao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 928-3130 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lao accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Lao in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Zing Health
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Where is Dr. Lao's office located?
Dr. Priscilla April Lao's Primary Practice
930 Madison Ave Ste 400
Memphis, TN 38103
(215) 928-3130
What hospitals are Dr. Lao affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lao's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033571088.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lao