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Dr. Christopher Jordan, MD

Dr. Christopher Jordan, MD

Scranton, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jordan, Ophthalmologist in Scranton, PA?

    Dr. Christopher Jordan, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Jordan graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Jordan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jordan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jordan’s office at (570) 342-3145.

    Where did Dr. Jordan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Indiana and Price Vision Group, Indianapolis, IN.

    • Residency: Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA

    • Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

    What languages does Dr. Jordan speak?

    Dr. Jordan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jordan treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Jordan 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. Jordan. 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:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Dry Eye Disease
    • Chronic Dry Eye
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, 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:

    • Double Vision
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H532: Diplopia

    What procedures does Dr. Jordan perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Jordan 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. Jordan. 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:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Cataract surgery
    • intraocular lens implantation
    • phacoemulsification
    • IOL implant
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66988: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft

    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:

    • Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
    • Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
    • Tear Duct Drug Implant
    • Punctal Implant for Eye Medication

    CPT Codes:

    • 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Epithelium Removal
    • Corneal Abrasion
    • Corneal Curettage
    • Eye Surface Scraping

    CPT Codes:

    • 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)

    Also known as:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy
    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent

    Also known as:

    • Endothelial Corneal Transplant
    • Keratoplasty
    • Endothelial keratoplasty
    • Corneal graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surgery Wound Repair
    • Anterior segment wound revision
    • Eye wound repair
    • Ocular wound revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Exchange
    • IOL Exchange
    • Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
    • Replacement of Eye Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens

    Does Dr. Jordan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jordan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 342-3145 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jordan accept in Scranton, PA?

    Dr. Jordan in Scranton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jordan's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Jordan's Primary Practice

    200 Mifflin Ave

    Scranton, PA 18503

    (570) 342-3145

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    Dr. Christopher Jordan's Practice 2

    150 Brooklyn St

    Carbondale, PA 18407

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    Dr. Christopher Jordan's Practice 3

    625 Park St

    Honesdale, PA 18431

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

    Professional Member

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Professional Member

    Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology

    Professional Member

    What is Dr. Jordan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jordan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053362574.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jordan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jordan

    What is Dr. Christopher Jordan's specialty?

    Dr. Jordan is a Ophthalmologist near Scranton, PA. 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. Jordan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Jordan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jordan is affiliated with Wayne Memorial Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Geisinger Medical Center 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 Christopher Jordan accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Jordan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Jordan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jordan's office at (570) 342-3145 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Jordan?

    Please contact Dr. Jordan's office at (570) 342-3145 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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