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Dr. Elisha Tilton, MD

Longmont, CO

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    Who is Dr. Tilton, Ophthalmologist in Longmont, CO?

    Dr. Elisha Tilton, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Longmont, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tilton graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed his residency at University Of Virginia Health System. Dr. Tilton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tilton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tilton’s office at (303) 772-3300.

    Where did Dr. Tilton go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Of Virginia Health System

    • Medical School: University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington

    Is Dr. Tilton board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Elisha Tilton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Tilton speak?

    Dr. Tilton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tilton treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tilton 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. Tilton. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Hole
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD
    • Macular Cyst
    • Foveal Hole
    • Retinal Hole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353222: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
    • H353212: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
    • H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Advanced diabetic eye disease
    • Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
    • New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
    • E113592: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Hole
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Retinal break
    • Retinal defect
    • Hole in retina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H33322: Round hole, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Horseshoe Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Disorder
    • U-shaped Retinal Tear
    • Flap Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33311: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Horseshoe Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Disorder
    • U-shaped Retinal Tear
    • Flap Retinal Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33312: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Round Retinal Hole
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Retinal Puncture
    • Atrophic Retinal Hole
    • Retinal Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33321: Round hole, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye floaters
    • Vitreous opacities
    • Vitreous membranes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43391: Other vitreous opacities, right eye

    What procedures does Dr. Tilton perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tilton 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. Tilton. 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:

    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)

    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 Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    Does Dr. Tilton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tilton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 772-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tilton accept in Longmont, CO?

    Dr. Tilton in Longmont, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gila River Health Care Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Colorado

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tilton's office located?

    Dr. Elisha Tilton's Primary Practice

    1400 Dry Creek Dr

    Longmont, CO 80503

    (303) 772-3300

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    Dr. Elisha Tilton's Practice 2

    1616 15th St

    Garden City, CO 80631

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    Dr. Elisha Tilton's Practice 3

    3000 Center Green Dr Ste 250

    Boulder, CO 80301

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    Patients give Dr. Elisha Tilton an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Tilton has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Tilton, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    What is Dr. Tilton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tilton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518189869.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tilton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tilton

    What is Dr. Elisha Tilton's specialty?

    Dr. Tilton is a Ophthalmologist near Longmont, CO. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Tilton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elisha Tilton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Tilton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Commonspirit - Longmont United Hospital, Banner North Colorado Medical Center. 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

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    Is Elisha Tilton accepting new patients in Longmont, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Elisha Tilton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elisha Tilton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tilton's office at (303) 772-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elisha Tilton?

    Please contact Dr. Tilton's office at (303) 772-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elisha Tilton have?

    Dr. Elisha Tilton is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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