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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shirkey, Retina Specialist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Belinda Shirkey, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shirkey completed her residency at Manhattan E E T Hosp, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Shirkey is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shirkey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shirkey’s office at (859) 263-3900.
Where did Dr. Shirkey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Manhattan E E T Hosp, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Manhattan E E T Hospital
Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar | University of Arkansas College of Medicine
Is Dr. Shirkey board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Belinda Shirkey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Shirkey speak?
Dr. Shirkey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shirkey treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Shirkey 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. Shirkey. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
What procedures does Dr. Shirkey perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Shirkey 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. Shirkey. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Eye Fluid Removal (Vitreous, Subretinal, Choroidal)
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Vitreous Aspiration
- Subretinal Fluid Drainage
- Choroidal Fluid Release
- Posterior Sclerotomy
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 67015: Aspiration or release of vitreous, subretinal or choroidal fluid, pars plana approach (posterior sclerotomy)
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
- Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
- Retina Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)
Also known as:
- Retina Light Therapy (Single Session)
- Retinal photobiomodulation
- Eye light treatment
- Retina therapy session
CPT Codes:
- 0936T: Photobiomodulation Therapy Of Retina, Single Session
Does Dr. Shirkey accept my insurance?
Dr. Shirkey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 263-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shirkey accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Shirkey in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Multiplan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shirkey's office located?
Dr. Belinda Shirkey's Primary Practice
120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 263-3900
What is Dr. Shirkey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shirkey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275574287.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shirkey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shirkey
What is Dr. Belinda Shirkey's specialty?
Dr. Shirkey is a Retina Specialist near Lexington, KY. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Shirkey to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Belinda Shirkey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shirkey is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Saint Joseph East, Baptist Health Corbin 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 Belinda Shirkey accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Belinda Shirkey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Belinda Shirkey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shirkey's office at (859) 263-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Belinda Shirkey?
Please contact Dr. Shirkey's office at (859) 263-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Belinda Shirkey have?
Dr. Belinda Shirkey is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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