37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Neelakantan, Ophthalmologist in Dallas, TX?
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 as an 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 an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Neelakantan typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle 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
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
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Neelakantan typically perform?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
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
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 Holdings
Centivo
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Neelakantan's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Neelakantan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Neelakantan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Neelakantan's NPI number?A 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