Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Harris, Retina Specialist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. April Harris, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Harris graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed her residency at Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Ophthalmology; La State Univ Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Mayo Cli Jacksonville, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Harris is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harris’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harris’s office at (520) 886-2597.
Where did Dr. Harris go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Ophthalmology; La State Univ Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Mayo Cli Jacksonville, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans | University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Is Dr. Harris board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. April Harris, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Harris speak?
Dr. Harris and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Harris typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Harris 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. Harris. 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:
- 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:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Harris typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Harris 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. Harris. 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:
- 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:
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 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
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Harris accept my insurance?
Dr. Harris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 886-2597 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Harris accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Harris in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Mercy Care
Spectrum / Priority Health
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Where is Dr. Harris' office located?
Dr. April Harris' Primary Practice
6130 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 230
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 886-2597
What is Dr. Harris's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Harris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316940422.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harris?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Harris
What is Dr. April Harris's specialty?
Dr. Harris is a Retina Specialist near Tucson, AZ.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. April Harris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Harris is affiliated with Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Az 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 April Harris accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. April Harris is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. April Harris offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Harris's office at (520) 886-2597 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with April Harris?
Please contact Dr. Harris's office at (520) 886-2597 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. April Harris have?
Dr. April Harris is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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