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Dr. Gerald Harris, MD

Milwaukee, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Harris, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Gerald Harris, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Harris graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Northwestern Mem Hosp, Ophthalmology Wesley Pavillion, Internal Medicine. Dr. Harris is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harris’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harris’s office at (414) 805-3666.

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

    • Residency: Northwestern Mem Hosp, Ophthalmology Wesley Pavillion, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity | Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Harris speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Harris treat?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Harris 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. Harris. 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 Disorder
    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Eyelid Problems
    • Eyelid Conditions
    • Blepharitis
    • Stye
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid
    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Tearing
    • Tears
    • Watery eyes
    • Epiphora
    • Tearing eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04203: Unspecified epiphora, bilateral
    • H04202: Unspecified epiphora, left side

    Also known as:

    • Other Eye Disorder
    • Various Eye Conditions
    • Miscellaneous Eye Problems
    • Uncommon Eye Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Eyebrows
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Brow Ptosis
    • Sagging Eyebrows
    • Eyebrow Droop

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H57819: Brow ptosis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Harris perform?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Harris 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. Harris. 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
    • 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
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
    • 15822: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid;
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
    • 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
    • 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Opening Dilation
    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Lacrimal Punctum Dilation
    • Tear Duct Widening
    • Punctal Dilation
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 68801: Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation
    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
    • Eyelid Tear Duct Correction (Cautery)
    • Trichiasis Epilation
    • Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal
    • Everted Punctum Correction
    • Tear Duct Cauterization
    • Punctal Eversion Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
    • 68705: Correction of everted punctum, cautery

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy
    • Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
    • Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)

    Also known as:

    • Eye Socket Lesion Removal
    • Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
    • Orbitotomy
    • Orbital Tumor Removal
    • Eye Socket Growth Surgery
    • Orbitotomy without bone removal
    • Orbital exploration
    • Eye socket biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
    • 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Skin Biopsy
    • Eyelid Biopsy
    • Lid Margin Biopsy
    • Eyelid Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67810: Incisional Biopsy Of Eyelid Skin Including Lid Margin

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Facial Tissue Reconstruction
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction
    • Adjacent tissue flap surgery
    • Eyelid reconstruction
    • Nose reconstruction
    • Lip reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
    • 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    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

    Does Dr. Harris accept my insurance?

    Dr. Harris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-3666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Harris accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Harris in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BEST Health Plan

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Harris' office located?

    Dr. Gerald Harris' Primary Practice

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 805-3666

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    Dr. Gerald Harris' Practice 2

    925 N 87th St

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    Dr. Gerald Harris' Practice 3

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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

    Dr. Harris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629029467.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harris?

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

    What is Dr. Gerald Harris's specialty?

    Dr. Harris is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Milwaukee, WI. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Harris to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gerald Harris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Harris is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend 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 Gerald Harris accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Gerald Harris is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gerald Harris offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Harris's office at (414) 805-3666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gerald Harris?

    Please contact Dr. Harris's office at (414) 805-3666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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