NC
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Christmas, Retina Specialist in Englewood, CO?
Dr. Nancy Christmas, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Englewood, CO with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Christmas graduated from Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Christmas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christmas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christmas’s office at (303) 261-1600.
Where did Dr. Christmas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Christmas board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nancy Christmas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Christmas speak?
Dr. Christmas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Christmas treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Christmas 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. Christmas. 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)
- Nonexudative AMD
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
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
- H353114: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement
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
What procedures does Dr. Christmas perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Christmas 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. Christmas. 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:
- 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
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;
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
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)
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:
- 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
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
Does Dr. Christmas accept my insurance?
Dr. Christmas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 261-1600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christmas accept in Englewood, CO?
Dr. Christmas in Englewood, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Gila River Health Care Corporation
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Christmas' office located?
Dr. Nancy Christmas' Primary Practice
850 Englewood Pkwy Ste 200
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 261-1600
What is Dr. Christmas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christmas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619927456.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christmas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christmas
What is Dr. Nancy Christmas's specialty?
Dr. Christmas is a Retina Specialist near Englewood, CO. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Christmas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nancy Christmas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Christmas is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Nancy Christmas accepting new patients in Englewood, CO?
Yes, Dr. Nancy Christmas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nancy Christmas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christmas's office at (303) 261-1600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nancy Christmas?
Please contact Dr. Christmas's office at (303) 261-1600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nancy Christmas have?
Dr. Nancy Christmas is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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