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Dr. Marsha Kavanagh, MD

Dr. Marsha Kavanagh, MD

Portsmouth, NH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kavanagh, Ophthalmologist in Portsmouth, NH?

    Dr. Marsha Kavanagh, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Portsmouth, NH with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Kavanagh graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kavanagh is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kavanagh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kavanagh’s office at (603) 436-1773.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kavanagh?

    Dr. Marsha Kavanagh, 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. Kavanagh empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Eyelid Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty, Oculoplastic Surgery, Orbital & Eyelid Tumors/Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Portsmouth/NH community, Dr. Kavanagh is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Kavanagh board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Marsha Kavanagh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Kavanagh speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Kavanagh treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kavanagh 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. Kavanagh. 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
    • Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Chalazion on Right Lower Eyelid
    • Eyelid Turning Outward
    • Chalazion
    • Eyelid Turning Inward
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
    • Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
    • Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Droop
    • Falling Eyelid
    • Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
    • Right Lower Eyelid Cyst
    • Meibomian Cyst on Lower Lid
    • Blocked Gland Right Lower Eyelid
    • Everted Eyelid
    • Eyelid Eversion
    • Senile Ectropion
    • Spastic Ectropion
    • Meibomian cyst
    • Eyelid cyst
    • Stye-like bump
    • Inverted Eyelid
    • Eyelid Inversion
    • Senile Entropion
    • Spastic Entropion
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
    • H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
    • H0012: Chalazion right lower eyelid
    • H02132: Senile ectropion of right lower eyelid
    • H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
    • H02032: Senile entropion of right lower eyelid
    • H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
    • H0015: Chalazion left lower eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Benign Skin Growth
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-cancerous skin lesion
    • Skin tumor
    • Skin lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D23122: Other benign neoplasm of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus
    • D23111: Other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper eyelid, including canthus
    • D23121: Other benign neoplasm of skin of left upper eyelid, including canthus

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    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:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Other Acquired Head Deformity
    • Head shape change
    • Deformed head
    • Acquired skull deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M952: Other acquired deformity of head

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye

    What procedures does Dr. Kavanagh perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kavanagh 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. Kavanagh. 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:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
    • Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection for Ptosis
    • Canthoplasty
    • Eyelid corner repair
    • Eye shape surgery
    • Reconstructive eyelid surgery
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair
    • Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
    • Eyelid Reconstruction
    • Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
    • 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
    • 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Nasolacrimal duct probing
    • Blocked tear duct procedure
    • Tear duct irrigation

    CPT Codes:

    • 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
    • Conjunctival Grafting
    • Eye Surface Reconstruction
    • Extensive Conjunctivoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement

    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:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery
    • Lip Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Kavanagh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kavanagh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 436-1773 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kavanagh accept in Portsmouth, NH?

    Dr. Kavanagh in Portsmouth, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alstom

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Employer Direct Healthcare

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kavanagh's office located?

    Dr. Marsha Kavanagh's Primary Practice

    155 Borthwick Ave Ste 200E

    Portsmouth, NH 03801

    (603) 436-1773

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    Dr. Marsha Kavanagh's Practice 2

    267 Route 108

    Somersworth, NH 03878

    (603) 692-7500

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

    Dr. Kavanagh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467403659.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kavanagh?

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

    What is Dr. Marsha Kavanagh's specialty?

    Dr. Kavanagh is a Ophthalmologist near Portsmouth, NH. 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. Kavanagh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Marsha Kavanagh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kavanagh is affiliated with Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Wentworth-Douglass 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 Marsha Kavanagh accepting new patients in Portsmouth, NH?

    Yes, Dr. Marsha Kavanagh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marsha Kavanagh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kavanagh's office at (603) 436-1773 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Marsha Kavanagh?

    Please contact Dr. Kavanagh's office at (603) 436-1773 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Marsha Kavanagh have?

    Dr. Marsha Kavanagh is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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