Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD
Nashville, TN
28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hunter, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hunter graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Dermatology. Dr. Hunter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hunter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hunter’s office at (903) 526-0444.
Where did Dr. Hunter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Duke University - School of Medicine
Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Dermatology | Utsw Dallas | Southwestern Medical Center | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Hunter board certified in Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Hunter speak?
Dr. Hunter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hunter treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Hunter 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. Hunter. 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:
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Inward Turning Eye
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Alternating Walleye
- Vertical Strabismus
- Alternating Exotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Esotropia
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Intermittent alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
- Occasional alternating inward eye turn
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- Alternating Wall Eyes
- Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Intermittent Exotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5051: Esophoria
- H5052: Exophoria
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
- H5017: Alternating exotropia with V pattern
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Other Eyelid Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Eyelid Disorder
- Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
- Rare Eyelid Malformations
- Infant Eyelid Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid
Also known as:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
Also known as:
- Congenital Nystagmus
- Eye Movement Disorder
- X-linked infantile nystagmus
- Infantile Nystagmus
- Born with Nystagmus
- Childhood Nystagmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5501: Congenital nystagmus
Also known as:
- Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Damage from Lack of Blood Flow
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Eye Stroke
- AION
- Optic Nerve Infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47013: Ischemic optic neuropathy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Retinal disease in premature babies
- Premature baby eye condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35123: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Binocular Eye Movement Disorder
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Disorder of eye coordination
- Eye alignment problem
- Binocular vision dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H518: Other specified disorders of binocular movement
Which procedures does Dr. Hunter perform as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jeffrey Hunter may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hunter's office.
Does Dr. Hunter accept my insurance?
Dr. Hunter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 526-0444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hunter accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Hunter in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Gilsbar
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Spectrum
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hunter's office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Hunter's Primary Practice
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
(903) 526-0444
What is Dr. Hunter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134122153.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hunter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hunter
What is Dr. Jeffrey Hunter's specialty?
Dr. Hunter is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Nashville, TN. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Hunter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Hunter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hunter is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Jeffrey Hunter accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Hunter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Hunter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hunter's office at (903) 526-0444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Hunter?
Please contact Dr. Hunter's office at (903) 526-0444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Hunter have?
Dr. Jeffrey Hunter is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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