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Dr. Arvind Neelakantan, MD

Dr. Arvind Neelakantan, MD

Dallas, TX

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Neelakantan, Ophthalmologist in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Arvind Neelakantan, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Neelakantan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Neelakantan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Neelakantan’s office at (214) 739-3900.

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

    • Medical School: Topiwala National (Tn) Medical College-Mumbai (Bombay)

    Is Dr. Neelakantan board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Arvind Neelakantan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Neelakantan speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Neelakantan treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Neelakantan 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. Neelakantan. 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:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Low-Tension Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Optic Nerve Damage
    • Eye Pressure Disorder
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • Long-term Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Gradual Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Persistent Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Normal-Tension Glaucoma
    • NTG
    • Low Pressure Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H4089: Other specified glaucoma
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
    • H401134: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage
    • H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
    • H402233: Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401233: Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
    • H402231: Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Neelakantan perform?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Neelakantan 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. Neelakantan. 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:

    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Aqueous Shunt Revision
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Trabeculectomy
    • Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Surgery
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Glaucoma shunt repair
    • Eye drainage device adjustment
    • Revision of eye implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
    • 66184: Revision of aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir; without graft

    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:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Glaucoma Surgery for Scarred Eye (Trabeculectomy)
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
    • Aqueous Shunt Surgery
    • Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
    • Eye Pressure Shunt
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
    • Trabeculectomy with antifibrotic agents
    • Glaucoma drainage surgery
    • Eye pressure surgery with scarring
    • Aqueous Shunt Placement
    • Glaucoma Implant Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Drainage Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy
    • 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
    • 66172: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo with scarring from previous ocular surgery or trauma (includes injection of antifibrotic agents)
    • 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
    • Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
    • Ciliary body laser
    • CPC treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral

    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:

    • Alcohol Injection Behind the Eye
    • Eye Surface Injection
    • Eye Injection (Anterior Chamber)
    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Retrobulbar Alcohol Injection
    • Eye Nerve Block with Alcohol
    • Alcohol Injection for Eye Pain
    • Subconjunctival Shot
    • Eye Injection
    • Conjunctival Injection
    • Injection into front of eye
    • Anterior chamber injection
    • Ocular injection
    • Intraocular injection
    • Eye drug injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67505: Retrobulbar injection; alcohol
    • 68200: Subconjunctival injection
    • 66020: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); air or liquid
    • 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication

    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:

    • Eye Shunt Revision with Graft
    • Aqueous Shunt Repair
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Revision
    • Eye Pressure Shunt Adjustment

    CPT Codes:

    • 66185: Revision of aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir; with graft

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement

    Does Dr. Neelakantan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Neelakantan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 739-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Neelakantan accept in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Neelakantan in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Neelakantan's office located?

    Dr. Arvind Neelakantan's Primary Practice

    9600 N Central Expy Ste 300

    Dallas, TX 75231

    (214) 739-3900

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    Dr. Arvind Neelakantan's Practice 2

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd

    Dallas, TX 75390

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

    Dr. Neelakantan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205889052.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Neelakantan?

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

    What is Dr. Arvind Neelakantan's specialty?

    Dr. Neelakantan is a Ophthalmologist near Dallas, TX. 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. Neelakantan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Arvind Neelakantan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Neelakantan is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Medical City Las Colinas 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 Arvind Neelakantan accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Arvind Neelakantan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Arvind Neelakantan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Neelakantan's office at (214) 739-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Arvind Neelakantan?

    Please contact Dr. Neelakantan's office at (214) 739-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Arvind Neelakantan have?

    Dr. Arvind Neelakantan is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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