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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gutierrez, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Marithe Gutierrez, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gutierrez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gutierrez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gutierrez’s office.
What languages does Dr. Gutierrez speak?
Dr. Gutierrez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gutierrez treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Gutierrez 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. Gutierrez. 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
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
Also known as:
- Refractive Error
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Vision problem
- Focusing problem
- Blurred vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
What procedures does Dr. Gutierrez perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Gutierrez 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. Gutierrez. 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
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye 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)
Does Dr. Gutierrez accept my insurance?
Dr. Gutierrez 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. Gutierrez accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Gutierrez in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gutierrez's office located?
What is Dr. Gutierrez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gutierrez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669835419.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gutierrez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gutierrez
What is Dr. Marithe Gutierrez's specialty?
Dr. Gutierrez is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Shreveport, LA. 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. Gutierrez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Marithe Gutierrez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gutierrez is affiliated with Specialists Hospital Shreveport, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System 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
Where can I learn more about Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
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Is Marithe Gutierrez accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Marithe Gutierrez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marithe Gutierrez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gutierrez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marithe Gutierrez?
Please contact Dr. Gutierrez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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