15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Westhouse, Ophthalmologist in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Scott Westhouse, DO is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Westhouse completed his residency at Tulsa Regional Medical Center. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, American Osteopathic Association, DO, and American Academy of Ophthalmology,. Dr. Westhouse is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westhouse’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westhouse’s office at (616) 954-2020.
Where did Dr. Westhouse go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Univ Kentucky Coll of Med, Retina/Vitreous Surgery | University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Residency: Tulsa Regional Medical Center
Is Dr. Westhouse board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Westhouse, DO is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 2009
What languages does Dr. Westhouse speak?
Dr. Westhouse and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Westhouse treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Westhouse 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. Westhouse. 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:
- 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:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Other Retinal Disorder
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Retinal Edema
- Retinal Disorder
- Various Retinal Conditions
- Uncommon Retinal Diseases
- Miscellaneous Retinal Problems
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
- Abnormal Retinal Vessels
- Retinal Angiogenesis
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- CRVO
- Swelling of the Retina
- Fluid in Retina
- Macular Edema
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3589: Other specified retinal disorders
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35052: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, left eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H3581: Retinal edema
Also known as:
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Westhouse perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Westhouse 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. Westhouse. 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
- Iris or Ciliary Body Suture (Eye Surgery)
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Scleral Buckling Surgery
- Retinal Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
- Iris Repair Surgery
- Ciliary Body Suture
- McCannel Suture
- Eye Iris Fixation
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
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67107: Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling procedure), including, when performed, implant, cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and drainage of subretinal fluid
- 66682: Suture of iris, ciliary body (separate procedure) with retrieval of suture through small incision (eg, McCannel suture)
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
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)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal 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
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 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:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
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
Does Dr. Westhouse accept my insurance?
Dr. Westhouse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 954-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Westhouse accept in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Westhouse in Grand Rapids, MI 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 Michigan
California Foundation for Medical Care
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Westhouse's office located?
Dr. Scott Westhouse's Primary Practice
5030 Cascade Rd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 954-2020
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Retina Specialists
Member
American Osteopathic Association, DO
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology,
Member
What is Dr. Westhouse's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Westhouse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306016977.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westhouse?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Westhouse
What is Dr. Scott Westhouse's specialty?
Dr. Westhouse is a Ophthalmologist near Grand Rapids, MI. 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. Westhouse to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Westhouse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Westhouse is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital 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 Scott Westhouse accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?
Yes, Dr. Scott Westhouse is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Westhouse offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Westhouse's office at (616) 954-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Westhouse?
Please contact Dr. Westhouse's office at (616) 954-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Westhouse have?
Dr. Scott Westhouse is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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