Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Truxal, Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA?
Where did Dr. Truxal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Ophthalmology; Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine | Temple University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Truxal board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Truxal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Truxal speak?
Dr. Truxal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Truxal typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Truxal 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. Truxal. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Truxal typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Truxal 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. Truxal. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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)
Does Dr. Truxal accept my insurance?
Dr. Truxal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 572-1444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Truxal accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Truxal in Tacoma, WA 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
Cambia Health Solutions
First Administrators
Medica Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
MultiPlan Corporation
Premera Blue Cross
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Where is Dr. Truxal's office located?
Dr. Anthony Truxal's Primary Practice
2245 S 19th St # 200
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 572-1444
What hospitals are Dr. Truxal affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Truxal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Truxal's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Truxal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508817594.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Truxal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Truxal