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Who is Dr. Melson, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Oklahoma City, OK?
Dr. Andrew Melson, MD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Melson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melson’s office at (405) 271-6060.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Melson?
Dr. Andrew Melson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neuro-ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Melson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Oklahoma City/OK community, Dr. Melson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Melson speak?
Dr. Melson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Melson treat?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Melson 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. Melson. 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:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H268: Other specified cataract
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Vertical Strabismus
- Alternating Walleye
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
- Other Optic Atrophy
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema with intracranial pressure
- Optic disc edema from high ICP
- Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
- Miscellaneous optic nerve wasting
- Unspecified optic nerve degeneration
- Different types of optic atrophy
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
- H47293: Other optic atrophy, bilateral
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Left Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Left Facial Twitch
- Left Facial Muscle Spasm
- Left Side Facial Tic
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
What procedures does Dr. Melson perform?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Melson 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. Melson. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery (Repeat)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Repeat Strabismus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 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)
- 67331: Strabismus surgery on patient with previous eye surgery or injury that did not involve the extraocular muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Melson accept my insurance?
Dr. Melson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (405) 271-6060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melson accept in Oklahoma City, OK?
Dr. Melson in Oklahoma City, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bath Iron Works
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
GlobalHealth
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Oklahoma
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Melson's office located?
Dr. Andrew Melson's Primary Practice
608 Stanton L Young Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 271-6060
What is Dr. Melson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336568146.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melson
What is Dr. Andrew Melson's specialty?
Dr. Melson is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Oklahoma City, OK. A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Contact Dr. Melson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrew Melson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Melson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: OU Health Dean McGee Eye Institute, OU Health University of Oklahoma 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 Andrew Melson accepting new patients in Oklahoma City, OK?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Melson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Melson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melson's office at (405) 271-6060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Melson?
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