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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oltmanns, Retina Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Matthew Oltmanns, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Oltmanns graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Oltmanns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oltmanns’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oltmanns’s office at (205) 933-2625.
Where did Dr. Oltmanns go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Is Dr. Oltmanns board certified in Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Oltmanns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Oltmanns speak?
Dr. Oltmanns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Oltmanns treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Oltmanns 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. Oltmanns. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
- H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- CRVO
- New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
- Abnormal Retinal Vessels
- Retinal Angiogenesis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35051: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
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
Which procedures does Dr. Oltmanns perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Matthew Oltmanns 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. Oltmanns' office.
Does Dr. Oltmanns accept my insurance?
Dr. Oltmanns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 933-2625 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oltmanns accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Oltmanns in Birmingham, AL 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 Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
United Mine Workers of America
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Oltmanns' office located?
Dr. Matthew Oltmanns' Primary Practice
2208 University Blvd Ste 101
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 933-2625
What is Dr. Oltmanns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oltmanns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063603322.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oltmanns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oltmanns
What is Dr. Matthew Oltmanns's specialty?
Dr. Oltmanns is a Retina Specialist near Birmingham, AL. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Oltmanns to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Oltmanns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Oltmanns is affiliated with Uab 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Matthew Oltmanns accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Oltmanns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Oltmanns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oltmanns's office at (205) 933-2625 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Oltmanns?
Please contact Dr. Oltmanns's office at (205) 933-2625 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Oltmanns have?
Dr. Matthew Oltmanns is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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