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Dr. Colette Jackson, MD

Birmingham, AL

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    Who is Dr. Jackson, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Colette Jackson, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Jackson is fluent in English, Arabic, and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jackson’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jackson’s office at (205) 930-0700.

    What languages does Dr. Jackson speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • Bengali

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jackson treat?

    As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Jackson 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. Jackson. 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:

    • Alternating Walleye
    • Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
    • Monocular Esotropia
    • Monocular Exotropia
    • Vertical Strabismus
    • Alternating Exotropia
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Vertical Eye Misalignment
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Alternating exotropia
    • Eyes take turns turning out
    • Intermittent exotropia
    • Alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing
    • Intermittent esotropia
    • Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
    • Temporary Wall Eye
    • One Eye Turned In
    • Monocular Convergent Strabismus
    • Unilateral Esotropia
    • One Eye Turned Out
    • Monocular Divergent Strabismus
    • Unilateral Exotropia
    • Hypertropia
    • Hypotropia
    • Alternating Wall Eyes
    • Alternating Divergent Strabismus
    • Intermittent Exotropia
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • Esotropia
    • Convergent strabismus
    • Inward turning eye
    • Vertical strabismus
    • One eye higher than the other

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5015: Alternating exotropia
    • H5005: Alternating esotropia
    • H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
    • H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
    • H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
    • H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
    • H5017: Alternating exotropia with V pattern
    • H50111: Monocular exotropia, right eye
    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H50011: Monocular esotropia, right eye
    • H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Blocked Tear Duct
    • Blocked tear duct
    • Tears
    • Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Stenosis
    • Adult Tear Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Tear Duct in Adults
    • Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
    • Dacryostenosis
    • Tear duct blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04553: Acquired stenosis of bilateral nasolacrimal duct
    • H04551: Acquired stenosis of right nasolacrimal duct
    • H04552: Acquired stenosis of left nasolacrimal duct

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Tears
    • Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
    • Narrow Tear Duct in Baby

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Cataract
    • Birth Defects
    • Eye Disease
    • Baby Cataract
    • Cataract at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q120: Congenital cataract

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Glaucoma
    • Early-onset glaucoma
    • Infant Glaucoma
    • Primary Congenital Glaucoma
    • Early-Onset Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q150: Congenital glaucoma

    What procedures does Dr. Jackson perform?

    As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Jackson 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. Jackson. 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 (One Muscle)
    • Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
    • Complex Strabismus Surgery
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Ocular Muscle Surgery
    • Strabismus Correction Surgery
    • Crossed Eyes Surgery
    • Wall Eyes Surgery
    • Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
    • Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
    • Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
    • 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
    • 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Nasolacrimal duct probing
    • Blocked tear duct procedure
    • Tear duct irrigation

    CPT Codes:

    • 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia

    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:

    • Partial Vitreous Removal (Eye Surgery)
    • Lens Material Removal (Aspiration)
    • Anterior Vitrectomy
    • Open Sky Vitrectomy
    • Eye Gel Removal
    • Vitreous Humor Surgery
    • Cataract Aspiration
    • Lens Aspiration
    • Removal of Lens Opacity

    CPT Codes:

    • 67010: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); subtotal removal with mechanical vitrectomy
    • 66840: Removal of lens material; aspiration technique, 1 or more stages

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Jackson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jackson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 930-0700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jackson accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Jackson in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Lowes

    • Public Education Employee Health Plan

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Jackson's office located?

    Dr. Colette Jackson's Primary Practice

    1000 19th St S

    Birmingham, AL 35205

    (205) 930-0700

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

    Dr. Jackson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174943138.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jackson?

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

    What is Dr. Colette Jackson's specialty?

    Dr. Jackson is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Birmingham, AL. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Jackson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Colette Jackson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Jackson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Of Alabama. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?

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    Is Colette Jackson accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Colette Jackson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Colette Jackson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jackson's office at (205) 930-0700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Colette Jackson?

    Please contact Dr. Jackson's office at (205) 930-0700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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