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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Light, Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Jacob Light, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Light is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Light’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Light’s office at (253) 572-1444.
What languages does Dr. Light speak?
Dr. Light and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Light treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Light 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. Light. 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:
- Traction Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment with Break
- Retinal Detachment
- Pulled Retina Detachment
- Fibrovascular Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment
- Detached Retina with Tear
- Retinal Separation with Break
- Detached retina
- Tractional retinal detachment
- Retina separation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3341: Traction detachment of retina, right eye
- H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye
- H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye
- H33002: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, left eye
- H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
- H3342: Traction detachment of retina, left eye
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Adenovirus Pink Eye
- Pink Eye
- Adenoviral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Pink Eye
- Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Red eye
- Viral eye infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B300: Keratoconjunctivitis due to adenovirus
- B309: Viral conjunctivitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
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:
- Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
What procedures does Dr. Light perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Light 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. Light. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation
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)
Does Dr. Light accept my insurance?
Dr. Light accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 572-1444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Light accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Light in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
Department of Defense / Tricare
First Administrators
Medicare
Pool Administrators
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
Trusteed Plans Service Corporation (TPSC)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Light's office located?
What is Dr. Light's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Light's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477943710.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Light?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Light
What is Dr. Jacob Light's specialty?
Dr. Light is a Ophthalmologist near Tacoma, WA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Light to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jacob Light affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Light is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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
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Is Jacob Light accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Jacob Light is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jacob Light offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Light's office at (253) 572-1444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jacob Light?
Please contact Dr. Light's office at (253) 572-1444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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