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Dr. Daniel Dodson, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dodson, Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Daniel Dodson, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dodson graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Tulane University. Dr. Dodson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dodson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dodson’s office at (985) 230-3937.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dodson?

    Dr. Daniel Dodson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Dodson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Baton Rouge/LA community, Dr. Dodson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Tulane University | Tulane University Program

    • Medical School: Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    Is Dr. Dodson board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Dodson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Dodson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dodson treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dodson 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. Dodson. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral

    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:

    • 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:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    What procedures does Dr. Dodson perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dodson 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. Dodson. 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:

    • 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:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment

    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)
    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 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
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)

    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:

    • Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
    • Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
    • Tear Duct Drug Implant
    • Punctal Implant for Eye Medication

    CPT Codes:

    • 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each

    Also known as:

    • Chalazion Removal
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Meibomian Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67800: Excision of chalazion; single

    Also known as:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy

    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:

    • Corneal Foreign Body Removal with Slit Lamp
    • Eye Foreign Object Removal
    • Corneal Rust Ring Removal
    • Slit Lamp Foreign Body Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 65222: Removal of foreign body, external eye; corneal, with slit lamp

    Does Dr. Dodson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dodson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 230-3937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dodson accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Dodson in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • StableView Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dodson's office located?

    Dr. Daniel Dodson's Primary Practice

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

    (985) 230-3937

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    Dr. Daniel Dodson's Practice 2

    1615 SW Railroad Ave

    Hammond, LA 70403

    (985) 345-0050

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    Dr. Daniel Dodson's Practice 3

    15770 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 100

    Hammond, LA 70403

    (985) 230-3937

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

    Dr. Dodson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033310271.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dodson?

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

    What is Dr. Daniel Dodson's specialty?

    Dr. Dodson is a Ophthalmologist near Baton Rouge, LA. 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. Dodson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Daniel Dodson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dodson is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish 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 Daniel Dodson accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Dodson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Daniel Dodson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dodson's office at (985) 230-3937 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Dodson?

    Please contact Dr. Dodson's office at (985) 230-3937 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Dodson have?

    Dr. Daniel Dodson is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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