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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. 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 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 as a 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 a Retina Specialist like Dr. Oltmanns typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
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
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Oltmanns typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Oltmanns 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
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 Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
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.
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
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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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