Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whitfield, Ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, FL?
What languages does Dr. Whitfield speak?
Dr. Whitfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Whitfield typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitfield 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. Whitfield. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Ocular Hypertension
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- Eye pressure damage
- Optic nerve damage from glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, 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
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Whitfield typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitfield 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. Whitfield. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
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)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
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:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
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
Does Dr. Whitfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 877-7337 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitfield accept in Tallahassee, FL?
Dr. Whitfield in Tallahassee, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Health Plan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Whitfield's office located?
Dr. Whitney Whitfield's Primary Practice
2535 Capital Medical Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-7337
What hospitals are Dr. Whitfield affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Whitfield has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Whitfield's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285168773.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitfield