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Dr. David Godfrey, MD

Dr. David Godfrey, MD

Dallas, TX

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. David Godfrey, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Godfrey graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Atlanta Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Godfrey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Godfrey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Godfrey’s office at (214) 360-0000.

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

    • Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Atlanta Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Emory University | Atlanta Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | Texas A&M University

    Is Dr. Godfrey board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Godfrey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Godfrey speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Godfrey treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Godfrey 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. Godfrey. 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
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Low-Tension Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem
    • Long-term Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Gradual Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Persistent Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
    • Normal-Tension Glaucoma
    • NTG
    • Low Pressure Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
    • H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401134: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage
    • H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
    • H402233: Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
    • H401233: Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye

    What procedures does Dr. Godfrey perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Godfrey 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. Godfrey. 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
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Eye Adhesion Removal
    • Eye Drainage Device Insertion
    • Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Goniosynechiae surgery
    • Anterior segment adhesion release
    • Eye scar tissue removal
    • Aqueous drainage device placement
    • Glaucoma drainage implant
    • Subconjunctival drainage device
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 65865: Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye, incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid) (separate procedure); goniosynechiae
    • 0449T: Insertion of aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, into the subconjunctival space; initial device
    • 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery

    Also known as:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Complex Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Device
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Complex Lens Replacement with Drainage Device
    • Phacoemulsification with Glaucoma Implant

    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
    • 66989: 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; 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:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Canal Widening with Stent
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
    • Aqueous Shunt Surgery
    • Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
    • Eye Pressure Shunt
    • Aqueous Shunt Placement
    • Glaucoma Implant Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Drainage Device
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
    • Canaloplasty with stent
    • Aqueous outflow canal dilation
    • Glaucoma stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy
    • 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
    • 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach
    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
    • 66175: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); with retention of device or stent

    Also known as:

    • Injection into Eye Capsule
    • Alcohol Injection Behind the Eye
    • Tenon's Capsule Injection
    • Periocular Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Retrobulbar Alcohol Injection
    • Eye Nerve Block with Alcohol
    • Alcohol Injection for Eye Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
    • 67505: Retrobulbar injection; alcohol

    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 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral

    Also known as:

    • Eye Fluid Removal
    • Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
    • Aqueous Humor Removal
    • Eye Pressure Relief Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement

    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

    Does Dr. Godfrey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Godfrey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 360-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Godfrey's office located?

    Dr. David Godfrey's Primary Practice

    10740 N Central Expy Ste 300

    Dallas, TX 75231

    (214) 360-0000

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    Dr. David Godfrey's Practice 2

    6000 W Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 110

    Plano, TX 75024

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

    Dr. Godfrey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194761882.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Godfrey?

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

    What is Dr. David Godfrey's specialty?

    Dr. Godfrey 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. Godfrey to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Godfrey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Godfrey is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound 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 David Godfrey accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?

    Yes, Dr. David Godfrey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Godfrey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Godfrey's office at (214) 360-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Godfrey?

    Please contact Dr. Godfrey's office at (214) 360-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Godfrey have?

    Dr. David Godfrey is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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