Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lett, Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN?
Where did Dr. Lett go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Ophthalmology; Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn
Is Dr. Lett board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Lett, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Lett speak?
Dr. Lett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Lett typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lett 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. Lett. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H268: Other specified cataract
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Lett typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lett 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. Lett. 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 Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
Also known as:
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
Does Dr. Lett accept my insurance?
Dr. Lett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 966-8770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lett accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Lett in Knoxville, TN 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 Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
SelectCare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lett's office located?
Dr. Michael Lett's Primary Practice
11730 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8770
What hospitals are Dr. Lett affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lett has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lett's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336188648.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lett