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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Urias, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Elizabeth Urias, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Urias is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Urias’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Urias’s office at (214) 648-3848.
What languages does Dr. Urias speak?
Dr. Urias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Urias typically treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Urias 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. Urias. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- 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
What procedures does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Urias typically perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Urias 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. Urias. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft
- Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium
- Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
CPT Codes:
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
Does Dr. Urias accept my insurance?
Dr. Urias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 648-3848 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Urias accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Urias in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Urias' office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Urias' Primary Practice
7710 Beechnut St Ste 100
Houston, TX 77074
(214) 648-3848
What is Dr. Urias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Urias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841723988.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Urias?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Urias
What is Dr. Elizabeth Urias's specialty?
Dr. Urias is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Urias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Urias is affiliated with Emory University Hospital 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
When to see a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elizabeth Urias accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Urias is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Urias offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Urias's office at (214) 648-3848 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Urias?
Please contact Dr. Urias's office at (214) 648-3848 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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