Dr. Samantha Herretes, MD
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist
,Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease Specialist
,Ophthalmologist
Kansas City, MO
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Herretes, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Samantha Herretes, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Herretes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herretes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herretes’s office at (913) 261-2020.
What languages does Dr. Herretes speak?
Dr. Herretes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Herretes treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Herretes 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. Herretes. 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
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Cloudy Cornea
- Corneal Swelling
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Corneal Clouding
- Corneal Scarring
- Corneal Opacity
- Swollen Cornea
- Corneal Edema
- Fluid in Cornea
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
- H1712: Central corneal opacity, left eye
- H1711: Central corneal opacity, right eye
- H18232: Secondary corneal edema, left eye
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:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
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:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Herpes Eye Infection
- Herpes Simplex
- Herpes Keratitis
- Ocular Herpes
- Corneal Herpes
ICD-10 Codes:
- B0052: Herpesviral keratitis
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Which procedures does Dr. Herretes perform as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Samantha Herretes may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Herretes' office.
Does Dr. Herretes accept my insurance?
Dr. Herretes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 261-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Herretes accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Herretes in Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas City
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Missouri
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Herretes' office located?
Dr. Samantha Herretes' Primary Practice
4320 Wornall Rd Ste 220
Kansas City, MO 64111
(913) 261-2020
What is Dr. Herretes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Herretes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770995862.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herretes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Herretes
What is Dr. Samantha Herretes's specialty?
Dr. Herretes is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Kansas City, MO. 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. Herretes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samantha Herretes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Herretes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Health Truman Medical Center. 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 Samantha Herretes accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Samantha Herretes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samantha Herretes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Herretes's office at (913) 261-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samantha Herretes?
Please contact Dr. Herretes's office at (913) 261-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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