Who is Dr. Sokol, Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Jason Sokol, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, KS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sokol graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency at Albert Einstein College Of Med.
Dr. Sokol is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sokol’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sokol’s office at (913) 588-6605.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sokol?
Dr. Jason Sokol, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sokol empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anophthalmia, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Eyes, Eyelid Problems/Ptosis/Blepharospasm, Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery, Orbital Surgery, Tear Duct Problems, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Kansas City/KS community, Dr. Sokol is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Sokol go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery, University of Louisville, Kentucky Lions Eye Center, Louisville, KY
Residency: Albert Einstein College Of Med | Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | Montefiore Medical Center
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Is Dr. Sokol board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Jason Sokol, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Sokol speak?
Dr. Sokol and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sokol treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sokol 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. Sokol. 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:
Eyelid Disorder
Baggy Eyelids
Droopy Eyelid
Blepharospasm
Eyelid Turning Outward
Benign essential blepharospasm
Eyelid Problems
Eyelid Conditions
Blepharitis
Stye
Droopy eyelids
Excess eyelid skin
Dermatochalasis
Ptosis
Eyelid Droop
Falling Eyelid
Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
Eyelid Spasms
Benign Essential Blepharospasm
Involuntary Eye Twitching
Everted Eyelid
Eyelid Eversion
Cicatricial Ectropion
Spastic Ectropion
ICD-10 Codes:
H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid
H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
H0289: Other specified disorders of eyelid
H02421: Myogenic ptosis of right eyelid
G245: Blepharospasm
H02422: Myogenic ptosis of left eyelid
H02112: Cicatricial ectropion of right lower eyelid
H02115: Cicatricial ectropion of left lower eyelid
Also known as:
Eye Disease
Other Eye Disorder
Eye Conditions
Vision Problems
Orbital Disorders
Various Eye Conditions
Miscellaneous Eye Problems
Uncommon Eye Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
H0589: Other disorders of orbit
H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
Also known as:
Blocked tear duct
Tears
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
Dacryostenosis
Tear duct blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
H04552: Acquired stenosis of left nasolacrimal duct
H04551: Acquired stenosis of right nasolacrimal duct
Also known as:
Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Eyelid
Eyelid Disorder
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Rodent Ulcer
BCC
Basal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C441122: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthus
C44111: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified eyelid, including canthus
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
Also known as:
Excessive Tearing
Tears
Watery eyes
Epiphora
Tearing eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
H04203: Unspecified epiphora, bilateral
Also known as:
Baggy Eyelids
Eyelid Disorder
Dermatochalasis
Droopy Eyelid Skin
Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
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:
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. Sokol perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sokol 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. Sokol. 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:
Temporary Eyelid Closure
Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Extensive Ectropion Repair
Eyelid Lesion Removal
Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
Droopy Eyelid Repair
Eyelid Retraction Correction
Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
Eyelid Turning In Repair
Upper Eyelid Lift
Chalazion Removal
Eyelash Correction with Graft
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
Eyelid suturing
Frost suture procedure
Temporary tarsorrhaphy
Droopy Eyelid Surgery
Upper Eyelid Reduction
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
Tarsal Strip Operation
Lower Eyelid Repair
Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
Eyelid growth removal
Eyelid bump excision
Eyelid skin lesion surgery
Blepharoptosis Repair
Levator Resection
Eyelid Lift Surgery
Ptosis Correction
Ptosis Repair
Blepharoptosis Correction
Eyelid retraction repair
Lower eyelid retraction surgery
Fix pulled back eyelid
Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
Eyelid Reconstruction
Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
Canthoplasty
Eyelid corner repair
Eye shape surgery
Reconstructive eyelid surgery
Levator Resection for Ptosis
Entropion Repair
Inward Eyelid Surgery
Tarsal Strip Repair
Upper Blepharoplasty
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Cyst Excision
Stye Removal Surgery
Meibomian Cyst Removal
Trichiasis Correction Surgery
Eyelid Margin Incision with Graft
Ingrown Eyelash Repair
CPT Codes:
67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
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
67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
67911: Correction of lid retraction
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
67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
15822: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid;
67800: Excision of chalazion; single
67835: Correction of trichiasis; incision of lid margin, with free mucous membrane graft
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:
Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
Tear Duct Opening Procedure
Eye Removal with Implant
Eye Socket Fracture Surgery
Blowout Fracture Repair
Orbital Reconstruction
Lacrimal Punctum Incision
Punctal Dilation
Blocked Tear Duct Opening
Tear Duct Snip
Ocular Enucleation
Artificial Eye Implant
Eye Prosthesis Surgery
CPT Codes:
21390: Open treatment of orbital floor blowout fracture; periorbital approach, with alloplastic or other implant
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
Lower Eyelid Reconstruction
Full thickness eyelid repair
Tarsoconjunctival flap
Eyelid surgery
Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
Tarsoconjunctival Flap
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Flap 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
67973: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; total eyelid, lower, 1 stage or first stage
Also known as:
Eye Socket Lesion Removal
Eye Socket Decompression Surgery
Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
Orbitotomy
Orbital Tumor Removal
Eye Socket Growth Surgery
Orbital Decompression
Eye Socket Bone Removal
Orbitotomy without bone removal
Orbital exploration
Eye socket biopsy
CPT Codes:
67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
67414: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of bone for decompression
67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
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:
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:
Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
Local Flap Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
Facial Reconstruction
Myocutaneous Flap
Fasciocutaneous Flap
Head and Neck Reconstruction
Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
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:
Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
Head Artery Biopsy
Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
Temporal Artery Tie-Off
CPT Codes:
37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery
Also known as:
Total Ethmoid Sinus Removal (External)
Extranasal Ethmoidectomy
Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
External Ethmoidectomy
CPT Codes:
31205: Ethmoidectomy; extranasal, total
Does Dr. Sokol accept my insurance?
Dr. Sokol accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 588-6605 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sokol accept in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Sokol in Kansas City, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Sokol's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sokol's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376711010.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sokol?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sokol
What is Dr. Jason Sokol's specialty?
Dr. Sokol is a Ophthalmologist near Kansas City, KS.
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. Sokol to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jason Sokol affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sokol is affiliated with The University of Kansas 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 Jason Sokol accepting new patients in Kansas City, KS?
Yes, Dr. Jason Sokol is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jason Sokol offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sokol's office at (913) 588-6605 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jason Sokol?
Please contact Dr. Sokol's office at (913) 588-6605 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jason Sokol have?
Dr. Jason Sokol is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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