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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Phelps, Glaucoma Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Taylor Phelps, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Phelps is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phelps’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phelps’s office at (504) 412-1200.
What languages does Dr. Phelps speak?
Dr. Phelps and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Phelps typically treat?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Phelps 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. Phelps. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401134: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Phelps typically perform?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Phelps 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. Phelps. 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
Does Dr. Phelps accept my insurance?
Dr. Phelps accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 412-1200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Phelps accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Phelps in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Phelps' office located?
Dr. Taylor Phelps' Primary Practice
3700 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 412-1200
What is Dr. Phelps's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Phelps's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083145775.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phelps?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Phelps
What is Dr. Taylor Phelps's specialty?
Dr. Phelps is a Glaucoma Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Glaucoma Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of glaucoma and related disorders focuses on managing conditions associated with increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty encompasses both medical and surgical interventions to effectively treat these conditions.
Is this Dr. Taylor Phelps affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Phelps is affiliated with Slidell Memorial 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 Taylor Phelps accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Taylor Phelps is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Taylor Phelps offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Phelps's office at (504) 412-1200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Taylor Phelps?
Please contact Dr. Phelps's office at (504) 412-1200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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