Dr. John Paul Gorham, MD
Aurora, CO
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gorham, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. John Paul Gorham, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gorham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gorham’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gorham’s office at (734) 764-4190.
What languages does Dr. Gorham speak?
Dr. Gorham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Gorham typically treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Gorham 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. Gorham. 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:
- Esotropia
- Walleye
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
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:
- 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:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Gorham typically perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Gorham 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. Gorham. 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)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Blocked tear duct procedure
- Tear duct irrigation
CPT Codes:
- 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia
Does Dr. Gorham accept my insurance?
Dr. Gorham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 764-4190 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gorham accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Gorham in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gorham's office located?
What is Dr. Gorham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gorham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164877031.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gorham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gorham
What is Dr. John Paul Gorham's specialty?
Dr. Gorham is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Aurora, CO.
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. John Paul Gorham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gorham is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado 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 John Paul Gorham accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. John Paul Gorham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Paul Gorham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gorham's office at (734) 764-4190 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Paul Gorham?
Please contact Dr. Gorham's office at (734) 764-4190 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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