26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merbs, Ophthalmologist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Shannath Merbs, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Merbs graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Ophthalmology; Greater Baltimore Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Merbs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merbs’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merbs’s office.
Where did Dr. Merbs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Ophthalmology; Greater Baltimore Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Merbs board certified in Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Shannath Merbs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Merbs speak?
Dr. Merbs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Merbs treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Merbs 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. Merbs. 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
- Droopy Eyelid
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Chalazion
- Eyelid Retraction
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
- Eyelid Problems
- Eyelid Conditions
- Blepharitis
- Stye
- Meibomian cyst
- Eyelid cyst
- Stye-like bump
- Retracted Eyelid
- Eyelid Pullback
- Staring Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
- H0289: Other specified disorders of eyelid
- H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
- H02532: Eyelid retraction right lower eyelid
- H0015: Chalazion left lower eyelid
- H02422: Myogenic ptosis of left eyelid
- H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid
- H02531: Eyelid retraction right upper eyelid
- H02421: Myogenic ptosis of right eyelid
Also known as:
- Other Eye Disorder
- Eye Disease
- Various Eye Conditions
- Miscellaneous Eye Problems
- Uncommon Eye Disorders
- Eye Conditions
- Vision Problems
- Orbital Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
- H0589: Other disorders of orbit
Also known as:
- Benign Skin Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Non-cancerous skin lesion
- Skin tumor
- Skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D23111: Other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper eyelid, including canthus
- D23121: Other benign neoplasm of skin of left upper eyelid, including canthus
- D23122: Other benign neoplasm of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus
Also known as:
- Benign Tumor on Right Lower Eyelid Skin
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Non-cancerous growth on right lower eyelid
- Right lower eyelid skin lesion
- Benign right lower eyelid mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D23112: Other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthus
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:
- Narrowing of eyelid tear opening
- Tears
- Punctal stenosis
- Blocked tear punctum
- Narrow tear duct opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04563: Stenosis of bilateral lacrimal punctum
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Fracture
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Orbital floor fracture
- Broken eye socket
- Eye bone break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0232XA: Fracture of orbital floor, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does Dr. Merbs perform?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Merbs 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. Merbs. 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 Lesion Removal
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Ectropion Repair
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Multiple Eyelid Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Anesthesia
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Outward-Turning Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Wedge Excision
- Eyelid Sagging Repair
- Chalazion Surgery
- Chalazion Excision
- Eyelid Cyst Removal
- Eyelid Bump Removal
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 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
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 67916: Repair of ectropion; excision tarsal wedge
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
- 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
- 67801: Excision of chalazion; multiple, same lid
- 67805: Excision of chalazion; multiple, different lids
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
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:
- Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Eye Socket Implant Insertion
- Orbitotomy without bone removal
- Orbital exploration
- Eye socket biopsy
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
- Orbital Prosthesis Placement
- Eye Implant Surgery
- Ocular Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
- 67550: Orbital implant (implant outside muscle cone); insertion
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Conjunctival Lesion
- Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
- Conjunctival Excision
- Eye Lesion Removal
- Pterygium Excision
- Conjunctival Grafting
- Eye Surface Reconstruction
- Extensive Conjunctivoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 68115: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; over 1 cm
- 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery with Tube
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
- Conjunctivorhinostomy
- Tear Duct Stent Placement
- Eye to Nose Drainage Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
- 68750: Conjunctivorhinostomy (fistulization of conjunctiva to nasal cavity); with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Eye Removal with Implant
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
- Ocular Enucleation
- Artificial Eye Implant
- Eye Prosthesis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
- 65105: Enucleation of eye; with implant, muscles attached to implant
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:
- Conjunctiva Biopsy
- Eye Surface Biopsy
- Conjunctival Tissue Sample
- Biopsy of the Eye Lining
CPT Codes:
- 68100: Biopsy of conjunctiva
Also known as:
- Tear Gland Biopsy
- Lacrimal Gland Biopsy
- Eye Gland Biopsy
- Biopsy of Tear Producing Gland
CPT Codes:
- 68510: Biopsy of lacrimal gland
Also known as:
- Eyelid Reconstruction (Second Stage)
- 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
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:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
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
- 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
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Merbs accept my insurance?
Dr. Merbs 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. Merbs accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Merbs in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
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. Merbs' office located?
What is Dr. Merbs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merbs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750330502.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merbs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merbs
What is Dr. Shannath Merbs's specialty?
Dr. Merbs is a Ophthalmologist near Baltimore, MD. 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. Merbs to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shannath Merbs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merbs is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, UMMC Midtown Campus, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air 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 Shannath Merbs accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Shannath Merbs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shannath Merbs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merbs's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shannath Merbs?
Please contact Dr. Merbs's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shannath Merbs have?
Dr. Shannath Merbs is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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