Dr. Paul Taupeka, MD
Mobile, AL
27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Taupeka, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Mobile, AL?
Dr. Paul Taupeka, MD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Mobile, AL. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Taupeka graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Univ Of So Al Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Taupeka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taupeka’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taupeka’s office at (251) 435-1200.
Where did Dr. Taupeka go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Univ Of So Al Hosps, Internal Medicine | University of South Alabama Program
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Taupeka board certified as a Neuro-ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Taupeka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Taupeka speak?
Dr. Taupeka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Taupeka treat?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Taupeka 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. Taupeka. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H268: Other specified cataract
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H269: Unspecified cataract
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Blepharochalasis
- Swollen Eyelids
- Loose Eyelid Skin
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H0231: Blepharochalasis right upper eyelid
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H0234: Blepharochalasis left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
Also known as:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
What procedures does Dr. Taupeka perform?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Taupeka 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. Taupeka. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
Also known as:
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
CPT Codes:
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
Also known as:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Lower Eyelid Lift with Fat Removal
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Lower Blepharoplasty
- Eye Bag Removal
- Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 15821: Blepharoplasty, Lower Eyelid; With Extensive Herniated Fat Pad
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 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
Does Dr. Taupeka accept my insurance?
Dr. Taupeka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 435-1200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Taupeka accept in Mobile, AL?
Dr. Taupeka in Mobile, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Lowes
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Taupeka's office located?
Dr. Paul Taupeka's Primary Practice
1720 Spring Hill Ave Ste 300
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 435-1200
What is Dr. Taupeka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taupeka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356364061.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taupeka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taupeka
What is Dr. Paul Taupeka's specialty?
Dr. Taupeka is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Mobile, AL. A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Contact Dr. Taupeka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Taupeka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Taupeka is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mobile Infirmary, Thomas Hospital, North Baldwin Infirmary. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Neuro-ophthalmologist?
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Is Paul Taupeka accepting new patients in Mobile, AL?
Yes, Dr. Paul Taupeka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Taupeka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Taupeka's office at (251) 435-1200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Taupeka?
Please contact Dr. Taupeka's office at (251) 435-1200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Taupeka have?
Dr. Paul Taupeka is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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