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Dr. Omar Shoukfeh, MD

Lubbock, TX

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    Who is Dr. Shoukfeh, Ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX?

    Dr. Omar Shoukfeh, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Lubbock, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shoukfeh is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shoukfeh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shoukfeh’s office at (806) 792-5900.

    What languages does Dr. Shoukfeh speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shoukfeh treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shoukfeh 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. Shoukfeh. 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:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
    • H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
    • H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage

    Also known as:

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

    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
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Shoukfeh perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shoukfeh 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. Shoukfeh. 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
    • Complex Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Device
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Complex Lens Replacement with Drainage Device
    • Phacoemulsification with Glaucoma Implant

    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
    • 66989: 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; 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 Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
    • Aqueous Shunt Surgery
    • Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
    • Eye Pressure Shunt
    • Aqueous Shunt Placement
    • Glaucoma Implant Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Drainage Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
    • 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
    • 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach

    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:

    • 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:

    • Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
    • Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
    • Ciliary body laser
    • CPC treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral

    Does Dr. Shoukfeh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shoukfeh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 792-5900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shoukfeh accept in Lubbock, TX?

    Dr. Shoukfeh in Lubbock, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shoukfeh's office located?

    Dr. Omar Shoukfeh's Primary Practice

    5109 80th St

    Lubbock, TX 79424

    (806) 792-5900

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    Dr. Omar Shoukfeh's Practice 2

    12210 Quaker Ave

    Lubbock, TX 79424

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    Dr. Omar Shoukfeh's Practice 3

    3611 50th St

    Lubbock, TX 79413

    (806) 792-5900

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

    Dr. Shoukfeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154683811.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shoukfeh?

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

    What is Dr. Omar Shoukfeh's specialty?

    Dr. Shoukfeh is a Ophthalmologist near Lubbock, TX. 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. Shoukfeh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Omar Shoukfeh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shoukfeh is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Covenant Childrens Hospital. 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 Omar Shoukfeh accepting new patients in Lubbock, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Omar Shoukfeh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Omar Shoukfeh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shoukfeh's office at (806) 792-5900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Omar Shoukfeh?

    Please contact Dr. Shoukfeh's office at (806) 792-5900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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