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Who is Dr. Chanbour, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Wassef Chanbour, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chanbour is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chanbour’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chanbour’s office at (612) 625-4400.
What languages does Dr. Chanbour speak?
Dr. Chanbour and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Chanbour treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Chanbour 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. Chanbour. 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:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
Also known as:
- Astigmatism
- Refractive Errors
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Chanbour perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Chanbour 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. Chanbour. 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Tear Duct Opening Closure
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Corneal Cross-Linking
- Corneal Incision for Astigmatism Correction
- Iris or Ciliary Body Repair
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Punctal Occlusion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Treatment (Punctal)
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- CXL Procedure
- Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
- Keratoconus Treatment
- Astigmatism correction surgery
- Corneal relaxing incision
- Eye surgery for astigmatism
- Limbal relaxing incision (LRI)
- Iridodialysis Repair
- Eye Iris Surgery
- Ciliary Body Repair
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 68760: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by thermocauterization, ligation, or laser surgery
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 0402T: Collagen Cross-Linking Of Cornea, Including Removal Of The Corneal Epithelium, When Performed, And Intraoperative Pachymetry, When Performed
- 65772: Corneal relaxing incision for correction of surgically induced astigmatism
- 66680: Repair of iris, ciliary body (as for iridodialysis)
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
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:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Epilation
- Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
Also known as:
- Penetrating Corneal Transplant
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Corneal Transplant Surgery
- Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
- PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
- Cornea Replacement Surgery
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
- Penetrating Keratoplasty
- Eye Surface Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
- 65755: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (in pseudophakia)
Also known as:
- Cornea Scraping for Infection Test
- Corneal Smear
- Corneal Culture
- Eye Surface Scraping
CPT Codes:
- 65430: Scraping of cornea, diagnostic, for smear and/or culture
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:
- Eye Surface Injection
- Eye Injection
- Eye Injection (Anterior Chamber)
- Subconjunctival Shot
- Conjunctival Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Injection into front of eye
- Anterior chamber injection
- Ocular injection
CPT Codes:
- 68200: Subconjunctival injection
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 66020: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); air or liquid
Also known as:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye Surface
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
- Ocular Surface Reconstruction
- Amniotic Membrane Graft
- Corneal Repair with Amniotic Membrane
CPT Codes:
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
- 65779: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; single layer, sutured
Also known as:
- Corneal Epithelium Removal
- Corneal Abrasion
- Corneal Curettage
- Eye Surface Scraping
CPT Codes:
- 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)
Also known as:
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
Also known as:
- Removal of Object from Eye Surface
- Conjunctival Foreign Body Removal
- Superficial Eye Foreign Body Extraction
- Eye Debris Removal
CPT Codes:
- 65205: Removal of foreign body, external eye; conjunctival superficial
Also known as:
- Foreign Body Removal from Eye Surface
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Eye Foreign Object Removal
- Conjunctival Foreign Body Excision
- Scleral Foreign Body Removal
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 65210: Removal of foreign body, external eye; conjunctival embedded (includes concretions), subconjunctival, or scleral nonperforating
- 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
Also known as:
- Eye Surgery Wound Repair
- Anterior segment wound revision
- Eye wound repair
- Ocular wound revision
CPT Codes:
- 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure
Also known as:
- Conjunctiva Biopsy
- Eye Surface Biopsy
- Conjunctival Tissue Sample
- Biopsy of the Eye Lining
CPT Codes:
- 68100: Biopsy of conjunctiva
Also known as:
- Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
- IOL implant (secondary)
- Replacement eye lens surgery
- Artificial lens insertion (secondary)
CPT Codes:
- 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal
Also known as:
- Cornea Surface Cell Removal with Chelating Agent
- Corneal debridement with EDTA
- Removal of corneal surface cells
- Eye surface treatment
CPT Codes:
- 65436: Removal of corneal epithelium; with application of chelating agent (eg, EDTA)
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
- Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
- Ocular Surface Repair
- Cornea Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
Also known as:
- Eye Wound Repair with Tissue Glue
- Cornea laceration repair with glue
- Sclera wound glue repair
- Eye tissue adhesive application
CPT Codes:
- 65286: Repair of laceration; application of tissue glue, wounds of cornea and/or sclera
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Conjunctival Lesion
- Conjunctival Excision
- Eye Lesion Removal
- Pterygium Excision
CPT Codes:
- 68115: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; over 1 cm
Does Dr. Chanbour accept my insurance?
Dr. Chanbour accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 625-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chanbour accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Chanbour in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Department of Veterans Affairs
Genesis Health System
HealthPartners
Medica
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Minnesota
State of Tennessee
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chanbour's office located?
Dr. Wassef Chanbour's Primary Practice
516 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 625-4400
What is Dr. Chanbour's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chanbour's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134735848.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chanbour?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chanbour
What is Dr. Wassef Chanbour's specialty?
Dr. Chanbour is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Minneapolis, MN. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Chanbour to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wassef Chanbour affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chanbour is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, United Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Wassef Chanbour accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, Dr. Wassef Chanbour is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wassef Chanbour offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chanbour's office at (612) 625-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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