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Dr. Nicholas Ramey, MD

Roanoke, VA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ramey, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Roanoke, VA?

    Dr. Nicholas Ramey, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Roanoke, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ramey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramey’s office.

    Is Dr. Ramey board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Ramey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Ramey speak?

    Dr. Ramey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ramey treat?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Ramey 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. Ramey. 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:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Blepharospasm
    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Benign essential blepharospasm
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Eyelid Spasms
    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    • Involuntary Eye Twitching
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Droop
    • Falling Eyelid
    • Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • G245: Blepharospasm
    • H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    Also known as:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Anophthalmia
    • Birth Defects
    • Eye Disease
    • Absence of Eyeball
    • No Eye at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q111: Other anophthalmos

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma
    • BCC
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • Eyelid Skin Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C441192: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus

    What procedures does Dr. Ramey perform?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Ramey 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. Ramey. 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:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Injection to Reduce Sweating (Other Areas)
    • Chemodenervation for Hyperhidrosis
    • Botox for Sweating
    • Eccrine Gland Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64653: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; other area(s) (eg, scalp, face, neck), per day

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
    • Temporary Eyelid Closure
    • Chalazion Removal
    • Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
    • Eyelid Closure Surgery with Tarsal Plate Transposition
    • Eyelash Correction Surgery
    • Eyelid Stitch Removal (Tarsorrhaphy Release)
    • Eyelid Surgery to Help Eye Close (Gold Weight Implant)
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
    • Eyelid Closure Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair
    • Canthoplasty
    • Eyelid corner repair
    • Eye shape surgery
    • Reconstructive eyelid surgery
    • Eyelid suturing
    • Frost suture procedure
    • Temporary tarsorrhaphy
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Meibomian Cyst Removal
    • Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
    • Eyelid Reconstruction
    • Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
    • Tarsorrhaphy
    • Canthorrhaphy
    • Eyelid Adhesion Surgery
    • Trichiasis Repair
    • Ingrown Eyelash Surgery
    • Eyelid Margin Incision
    • Tarsorrhaphy Severing
    • Eyelid Fusion Release
    • Eyelid Closure Reversal
    • Lagophthalmos correction
    • Gold weight eyelid implant
    • Upper eyelid load
    • Eyelid closure surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
    • 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
    • 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
    • 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
    • 67882: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy; with transposition of tarsal plate
    • 67830: Correction of trichiasis; incision of lid margin
    • 67710: Severing of tarsorrhaphy
    • 67912: Correction of lagophthalmos, with implantation of upper eyelid lid load (eg, gold weight)
    • 67961: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to one-fourth of lid margin
    • 67880: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy;

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy
    • Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
    • Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)

    Also known as:

    • Eye Socket Lesion Removal
    • Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
    • Orbitotomy
    • Orbital Tumor Removal
    • Eye Socket Growth Surgery
    • Orbitotomy without bone removal
    • Orbital exploration
    • Eye socket biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
    • 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Opening Procedure
    • Eye Removal with Implant
    • Lacrimal Punctum Incision
    • Punctal Dilation
    • Blocked Tear Duct Opening
    • Tear Duct Snip
    • Ocular Enucleation
    • Artificial Eye Implant
    • Eye Prosthesis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
    • 65105: Enucleation of eye; with implant, muscles attached to implant

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Reconstruction (Second Stage)
    • Eyelid Reconstruction with Flap
    • Full thickness eyelid repair
    • Tarsoconjunctival flap
    • Eyelid surgery
    • Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
    • Tarsoconjunctival Flap
    • Eyelid Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67975: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; second stage
    • 67971: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; up to two-thirds of eyelid, 1 stage or first stage

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Plastic Repair
    • Canaliculi repair
    • Lacrimal canaliculus reconstruction
    • Tear duct surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 68700: Plastic repair of canaliculi

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Epilation
    • Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Wound Repair (Full Thickness)
    • Eyelid laceration repair
    • Full thickness eyelid suture
    • Lid margin repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 67935: Suture of recent wound, eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, and/or palpebral conjunctiva direct closure; full thickness

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing
    • Lacrimal Duct Probing
    • Tear Duct Irrigation
    • Unblocking Tear Duct

    CPT Codes:

    • 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Facial Tissue Reconstruction
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction
    • Adjacent tissue flap surgery
    • Eyelid reconstruction
    • Nose reconstruction
    • Lip reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
    • 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery
    • Lip Lesion Removal
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
    • Skin fat fascia graft
    • Composite tissue graft
    • Autologous fat graft
    • Soft tissue graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Facial mole removal
    • Eyelid lesion excision
    • Lip lesion removal
    • Benign growth removal from face

    CPT Codes:

    • 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Incisional Skin Biopsy
    • Wedge Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11106: Incisional biopsy of skin (eg, wedge) (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Anterior Ethmoidectomy
    • Intranasal ethmoidectomy
    • Ethmoid sinus surgery
    • Frontal ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal sinus surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31200: Ethmoidectomy; intranasal, anterior

    Does Dr. Ramey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ramey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ramey accept in Roanoke, VA?

    Dr. Ramey in Roanoke, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ramey's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Ramey's Primary Practice

    2154 McVitty Rd SW

    Roanoke, VA 24018

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    Dr. Nicholas Ramey's Practice 2

    426 W Main St

    Salem, VA 24153

    (540) 855-5100

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    Dr. Nicholas Ramey's Practice 3

    707 S Jefferson St

    Roanoke, VA 24016

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    What is Dr. Ramey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ramey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104008226.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramey?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ramey

    What is Dr. Nicholas Ramey's specialty?

    Dr. Ramey is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Roanoke, VA. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Ramey to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Ramey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ramey is affiliated with Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Sovah Health - Danville, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center 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 Nicholas Ramey accepting new patients in Roanoke, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Ramey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Ramey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ramey's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Ramey?

    Please contact Dr. Ramey's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Ramey have?

    Dr. Nicholas Ramey is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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