19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aldridge, Ophthalmologist in Dothan, AL?
Where did Dr. Aldridge go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Al-Birmingham Callahan Eye Fdn
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine | Mercer University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Aldridge board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Aric Aldridge, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Aldridge speak?
Dr. Aldridge and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Aldridge typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Aldridge 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. Aldridge. 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:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Aldridge typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Aldridge 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. Aldridge. 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:
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
CPT Codes:
- 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
Also known as:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
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
Does Dr. Aldridge accept my insurance?
Dr. Aldridge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 243-8597 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aldridge accept in Dothan, AL?
Dr. Aldridge in Dothan, AL 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 Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Georgia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Aldridge's office located?
Dr. Aric Aldridge's Primary Practice
1450 Ross Clark Cir Ste 100
Dothan, AL 36301
(229) 243-8597
What hospitals are Dr. Aldridge affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Aldridge has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Aldridge's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aldridge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194770511.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aldridge?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aldridge