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Dr. Brandon Baartman, MD

Omaha, NE

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Baartman, Ophthalmologist in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Brandon Baartman, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Baartman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baartman’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baartman’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Baartman?

    Dr. Brandon Baartman, 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. Baartman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anterior Segment Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Omaha/NE community, Dr. Baartman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Baartman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Baartman treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Baartman 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. Baartman. 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
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
    • H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Endothelial corneal dystrophy
    • Fuchs' Dystrophy
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Fuchs' dystrophy
    • Fuchs endothelial dystrophy
    • Corneal endothelial disease
    • Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18511: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, right eye
    • H18512: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Corneal Dystrophies
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Genetic Corneal Disorders
    • Inherited Corneal Conditions
    • Familial Eye Dystrophies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18592: Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, left eye
    • H18591: Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Keratoconus
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Cone-shaped Cornea
    • Corneal Thinning Disorder
    • Bulging Cornea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18622: Keratoconus, unstable, left eye
    • H18621: Keratoconus, unstable, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Nodular Corneal Degeneration
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Corneal Nodules
    • Eye Surface Bumps
    • Degenerative Corneal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18452: Nodular corneal degeneration, left eye

    What procedures does Dr. Baartman perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Baartman 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. Baartman. 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
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Partial Vitreous Removal (Eye Surgery)
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Corneal Excision
    • Lamellar Keratectomy
    • Partial Cornea Removal
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Cataract surgery
    • intraocular lens implantation
    • phacoemulsification
    • IOL implant
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
    • Anterior Vitrectomy
    • Open Sky Vitrectomy
    • Eye Gel Removal
    • Vitreous Humor Surgery

    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)
    • 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
    • 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66988: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
    • 67010: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); subtotal removal with mechanical vitrectomy

    Also known as:

    • Endothelial Corneal Transplant
    • Keratoplasty
    • Endothelial keratoplasty
    • Corneal graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial

    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:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy
    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent

    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 Medication Injection
    • Intraocular injection
    • Anterior chamber injection
    • Eye drug injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication

    Does Dr. Baartman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baartman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Baartman accept in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Baartman in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • First Administrators

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • State of Tennessee

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Baartman's office located?

    Dr. Brandon Baartman's Primary Practice

    4909 S 118th St

    Omaha, NE 68137

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    Dr. Brandon Baartman's Practice 2

    201 E 4th St

    South Sioux City, NE 68776

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    Dr. Brandon Baartman's Practice 3

    4107 7th Ave

    Kearney, NE 68845

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

    Dr. Baartman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124464664.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baartman?

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

    What is Dr. Brandon Baartman's specialty?

    Dr. Baartman is a Ophthalmologist near Omaha, NE. 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. Baartman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brandon Baartman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Baartman is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, NE which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Brandon Baartman accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Brandon Baartman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brandon Baartman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baartman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brandon Baartman?

    Please contact Dr. Baartman's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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